DISTINZIONE. CARATTERISTICA. ECCELLENZA. EMINENZA. ORIGINALITÀ. ONORIFICENZA. DECORAZIONE. RICONOSCIMENTO
distinction
\dis*tinc"tion\ (?), n. [l. distinctio: cf. f. distinction.]
1. a marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division. [obs.] the distinction of tragedy into acts was not known.
2. the act of distinguishing or denoting the differences between objects, or the qualities by which one is known from others; exercise of discernment; discrimination. to take away therefore that error, which confusion breedeth, distinction is requisite.
3. that which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good. the distinction betwixt the animal kingdom and the inferior parts of matter.
4. estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance. maids, women, wives, without distinction, fall.
5. conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction. your country's own means of distinction and defense. webster.
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