Dictionary Entry
distinction
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/Word FrequencyCommon (5.15)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
In a Sentence
“Students can use distinction to explain That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination..”
Published Usage Examples
“In short, perhaps we can argue that the distinction, such as it is, between Socrates and his humanity is merely a ˜distinction of reason™.”
“The distinction cannot therefore be dismissed as a ˜distinction without a difference™.”
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Origin
From Latin distinctio, from distinctus ‘separated’.
Common Phrases
Poetry examples for “distinction”
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