Distinctnessnoun
The property or degree of being distinct.
Distinctionnoun
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
Distinctnessnoun
The quality or state of being distinct; a separation or difference that prevents confusion of parts or things.
‘The soul's . . . distinctness from the body.’;
Distinctionnoun
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
‘There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.’;
Distinctnessnoun
Nice discrimination; hence, clearness; precision; as, he stated his arguments with great distinctness.
Distinctionnoun
Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.
‘She had the distinction of meeting the Queen.’;
Distinctnessnoun
the quality of being sharp and clear
Distinctionnoun
A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.
‘The distinction of tragedy into acts was not known.’;
Distinctnessnoun
the state of being several and distinct
Distinctionnoun
The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.
‘To take away therefore that error, which confusion breedeth, distinction is requisite.’;
Distinctnessnoun
the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or known
Distinctionnoun
That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.
‘The distinction betwixt the animal kingdom and the inferior parts of matter.’;
Distinctionnoun
Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.
‘Maids, women, wives, without distinction, fall.’;
Distinctionnoun
Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction.
‘Your country's own means of distinction and defense.’;
Distinctionnoun
a discrimination between things as different and distinct;
‘it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation’;
Distinctionnoun
high status importance owing to marked superiority;
‘a scholar of great eminence’;
Distinctionnoun
a distinguishing quality;
‘it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town’;
Distinctionnoun
a distinguishing difference;
‘he learned the distinction between gold and lead’;
