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Distinguishment

//dɪsˈtɪŋɡ.wɪʃ.mənt// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A distinction; observation of difference. countable, uncountable

    ""We notice what we notice and make it a thing distinguishing it from what else is within our view, partly because, doubtless, it is of such or such a size and shape: but we require more impulse to the notice and distinguishment than this furnishes.""

  2. 2
    The quality of being distinguished or dignified. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From distinguish + -ment.

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