Dictionary Entry
distinction
distinction is a 11-letter English word with 9 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division. Face value is 14 in Scrabble and 17 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
11 letters · Scrabble 14 · Words With Friends 17 · 9 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.
- 2noun
The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.
- 3noun
That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.
- 4noun
Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.
- 5noun
Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction.
- 6noun
a distinguishing difference
"he learned the distinction between gold and lead"
- 7noun
a distinguishing quality
"it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"
- 8noun
a discrimination between things as different and distinct
"it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"
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- 9noun
high status importance owing to marked superiority
"a scholar of great eminence"
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