"distinction" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes (synset 105756230)
"it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation"

is a type of: discrimination, secernment - the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
subtypes:
- contradistinction - a distinction drawn on the basis of contrast
- contrast, demarcation, dividing line, line - a conceptual separation or distinction
- hairsplitting, word-splitting - making too fine distinctions of little importance
same as: differentiation
High status importance owing to marked superiority (synset 114458911)
"a scholar of great eminence"

is a type of: high status - a position of superior status

subtypes: king - preeminence in a particular category or group or field

same as: eminence, note, preeminence
A distinguishing difference between similar things or people (synset 104756794)
"he learned the distinction between gold and lead"

is a type of: difference - the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
An honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority (synset 106719080)
"she graduated with the highest distinction"

is a type of: accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction