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distinction

nounfeminine/diʃtĩˈsɐ̃w̃/medium

dis·tin·ção

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Definitions

1The action or effect of distinguishing; difference, separation.
It is important to make a distinction between fact and opinion.
The distinction of colors is clear.
syn
differenceseparationdiscrimination
ant
confusionindistinctionsimilarity
Common collocations
make a distinctionclear distinctionwithout distinction
2Honor, privilege, or recognition granted to someone.
He received a distinction for his volunteer work.
It was a distinction to be invited to speak.
syn
honorawardrecognition
ant
dishonorcensurereprimand
Common collocations
receive a distinctionhonorary distinctionhigh distinction

Etymology

Do latim 'distinctio'.

Related words

distinguirdistintodistintivodistintamente