distinctions

noun

(specifically) A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.

A feature that causes someone or something to stand out from others of its type.

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.

Roots

stinguostinct- · Latin · prick, mark off

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