distinction
Noun
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is a type of: discrimination, secernment - the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguishedsubtypes:
- 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 -
is a type of: high status - a position of superior statussubtypes: king - preeminence in a particular category or group or field
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is a type of: difference - the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
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