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There is an important distinction between fact and opinion.
What does Distinction mean?
An important difference.
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A clear difference between two or more ideas or things.
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The chart makes a distinction between two groups.
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What does distinction mean?
Distinction means An important difference.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to distinction?
The choice "difference" is closest in meaning because distinction means an important difference.
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Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for distinction?
The choice "similarity" is a strong contrast because distinction means an important difference.
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Distinction
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WordDistinction.
Partnoun.
MeaningDistinction means An important difference.
ExampleExample: There is an important distinction between fact and opinion.
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- Syllables
- dis · tingk · shun
- Strongest beat
- tingk
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tingk.
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Synonyms
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differenceA way things are not the same.
contrastA clear difference.
separationA difference or boundary between things.
Antonyms
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similarityA way things are alike.
samenessBeing the same.
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