distinctions
noun
Form of distinction , plural of distinction.
Simple meaning
A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihstingkshuhnzSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪsˈtɪŋkʃənz
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
plural of distinctionspecifically
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.
plural of distinction
A feature that causes someone or something to stand out from others of its type.
plural of distinction
That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
plural of distinction
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: (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.
Used this way, distinctions is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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