Simple meaning
What does Distinction mean?
an important difference.
Dictionary definition
a clear difference between two or more ideas or things.
Example sentences
Distinction in a sentence
easy
In class, we used distinction to explain an idea clearly.
medium
The reading assignment asked students to identify distinction in the passage and explain its role.
hard
During discussion, the group compared how distinction changed the meaning of the argument in the text.
Synonyms
Words like Distinction
related termA nearby term with a similar idea in academic contexts.
connected ideaUsed when the concept overlaps but is not always identical.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite ideaUseful contrast when meaning goes in a different direction.
unrelated pointUse when there is no meaningful connection or support.
Word family
Distinction word family
Base word
distinction
noun
distinction
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does distinction mean?
Distinction means an important difference.
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