distinction

/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
   “it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation”
2. high status importance owing to marked superiority
   “a scholar of great eminence”
3. a distinguishing difference between similar things or people
   “he learned the distinction between gold and lead”
4. an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority
   “she graduated with the highest distinction”

Synonyms for distinction

• differentiation
• eminence
• preeminence
• note

Words that rhyme with distinction

• extinction