English

Etymology
From F. #French|distinction, from L. distinctionem, from distinguere �distinguish�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/dɪ�stɪ�k��n/
audio|en-us-distinction.ogg|Audio (US)

Noun
en-noun

1. That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor.
2. The state of being distinguishable.
3. A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; being distinguished.

Derived terms
contradistinction

Related terms
a distinction without a difference

Translations
trans-top|that which distinguishes
German: t+|de|Unterschied|m
Norwegian: t-|no|distinksjon|m
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Portuguese: t+|pt|distinção|f
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trans-top|the state of being distinguishable
Norwegian: t-|no|forskjell|m
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trans-top|a feature that causes someone or something to be better
German: t+|de|Auszeichnung|f
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Portuguese: distinção f
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French
Etymology
L.|fr distinctionem, from distinguere �distinguish�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/dist��ksj��/

Noun
fr-noun|f

1. #English|distinction (difference, honour)

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• 2007-12-28 17:07 - Tbot - added t for de, pt

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