DISTINCTION Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word distinction. (close relations)
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| differentiation | nounn | |||||
noun • a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes • the mathematical process of obtaining the derivative of a function • (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function | ||||||
| eminence | nounn | |||||
noun • high status importance owing to marked superiority • a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament | ||||||
| preeminence | nounn | |||||
noun • high status importance owing to marked superiority | ||||||
| excellence | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree • an outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels | ||||||
| fame | nounn | |||||
noun • the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed • favorable public reputation | ||||||
| greatness | nounn | |||||
noun • the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence • unusual largeness in size or extent or number | ||||||
| honor | nounn | |||||
noun • a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction • the state of being honored • the quality of being honorable and having a good name • a woman's virtue or chastity verb • bestow honor or rewards upon • show respect towards • accept as pay | ||||||
| importance | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being important and worthy of note • a prominent status | ||||||
| notability | nounn | |||||
noun • a celebrity who is an inspiration to others | ||||||
| prestige | nounn | |||||
noun • a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc. | ||||||
| prominence | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent • relative importance or fame • something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings | ||||||
| reputation | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of being held in high esteem and honor • notoriety for some particular characteristic • the general estimation that the public has for a person | ||||||
| superiority | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being superior • the quality of being at a competitive advantage • displaying a sense of being better than others • the state of excelling or surpassing or going beyond usual limits | ||||||
| uniqueness | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being one of a kind | ||||||
| note | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a brief written record • a short personal letter • a notation representing the pitch and duration of a musical sound • a tone of voice that shows what the speaker is feeling • a characteristic emotional quality • a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank) • a comment or instruction (usually added) • high status importance owing to marked superiority • a promise to pay a specified amount on demand or at a certain time verb • make mention of • notice or perceive • observe with care or pay close attention to • make a written note of | ||||||
