distinction

Definitions of distinction
  1. noun
    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
    synonyms: différence
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    identité, ressemblance
    the quality of being alike
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    différence
    a distinguishing difference
    différence, désaccord
    a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
    dissemblance, dissimilarité
    the quality of being dissimilar
    changement
    a difference that is usually pleasant
    dissemblance, inégalité
    lack of equality
    tolérance
    a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
    dissemblance
    dissimilarity evidenced by an absence of likeness
    nonuniformité
    the quality of being diverse and interesting
    disparité, inégalité
    inequality or difference in some respect
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    caractéristique, propriété
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  2. noun
    a distinguishing difference
    synonyms: différence
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    différence
    the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
  3. noun
    formality in bearing and appearance
    synonyms: classe
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    air, attitude, comportement, maintien
    dignified manner or conduct
  4. noun
    a distinguishing quality
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    caractéristique, propriété
    an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  5. noun
    a discrimination between things as different and distinct
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    contraste
    a conceptual separation or distinction
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    discrimination
    the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
  6. noun
    the cognitive process whereby two or more stimuli are distinguished
    synonyms: discrimination
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    individualisation
    discriminating the individual from the generic group or species
    appréciation, jugement
    delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values)
    contraste
    a conceptual separation or distinction
    mode, vogue
    the popular taste at a given time
    délicatesse, finesse
    refined taste; tact
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    processus cognitif de base
    cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge
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