Word Type

Noun

The word "distinction" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

confusion

Derived Terms

T-V distinction contradistinction counterdistinction distinction without a difference distinctional distinctionless error/mistake distinction fact-value distinction indistinction microdistinction type-token distinction use-mention distinction

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

accolade award difference discrimination high status honor honour laurels secernment

Type Of (IsA)

award difference

Related Terms

distinct distinctive distinguish distinguishable distinguished distinguishness words-as-words distinction

Related Terms

better determining discrimination distinct distinguish distinguishable distinguished distinguishness eminence excellence honor honour occurrence rank separation

Synonym Network

differentiation eminence

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