DISTINCTIONS
(noun)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Distinctions.
Distinctions - as a noun
A discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
Example: "It is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
differentiation22Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discrimination19secernment14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
High status importance owing to marked superiority
Example: "A scholar of great eminence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eminence12note4preeminence17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
high statusHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A distinguishing difference between similar things or people
Example: "He learned the distinction between gold and lead"
An honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
Example: "She graduated with the highest distinction"
Example Sentences
"There are clear distinctions between right and wrong."
"She won several distinctions for her outstanding performance."
"His novel lacks the distinctions commonly found in literary works."
"The student was recognized with academic distinctions."
"The painter was known for his fine distinctions of color."
Word Game Points
Is DISTINCTIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distinctions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTINCTIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is DISTINCTIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distinctions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTINCTIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is DISTINCTIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distinctions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTINCTIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
