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

1. noun. A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.
2. noun. The act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination.
3. noun. That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good.
4. noun. Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.
5. noun. Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction.
6. noun. a distinguishing difference

   "he learned the distinction between gold and lead"

7. noun. a distinguishing quality

   "it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"

8. noun. a discrimination between things as different and distinct

   "it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"

   Synonyms: differentiation

9. noun. high status importance owing to marked superiority

   "a scholar of great eminence"

   Synonyms: eminence, note, preeminence

Synonyms

differentiation, eminence, note, preeminence

Common word forms

distinctions, distinctional, distinctionless

Words from these letters

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