Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A clear difference or contrast between similar things, people, or concepts.
Distinction
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
Ladislaw does not care about social distinctions.'There, not to be vulgar, was distinction, and merit."Yes; but we must not rest our claims on that distinction.
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English distinccioun, from Old French distinction, from Latin distinctio, meaning a separation or difference.
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