word
Distinction
Dih-STIH-ngkshuhn
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
distinction
Dictionary meaning
A distinguishing difference.
Examples
- We learned the distinction between gold and lead.
- It has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town.
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