Distinction
Translation- Distinction
- Distinction Dis*tinc"tion, n. [L. distinctio: cf. F.
distinction.]
1. A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts;
division. [Obs.]
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The distinction of tragedy into acts was not known. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
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. [1913 Webster]
To take away therefore that error, which confusion breedeth, distinction is requisite. --Hooker. [1913 Webster]
3. That which distinguishes one thing from another; distinguishing quality; sharply defined difference; as, the distinction between real and apparent good. [1913 Webster]
The distinction betwixt the animal kingdom and the inferior parts of matter. --Locke. [1913 Webster]
4. Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance. [1913 Webster]
Maids, women, wives, without distinction, fall. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
5. Conspicuous station; eminence; superiority; honorable estimation; as, a man of distinction. [1913 Webster]
Your country's own means of distinction and defense. --D. Webster.
Syn: Difference; variation, variety; contrast; diversity; contrariety; disagreement; discrimination; preference; superiority; rank; note; eminence. [1913 Webster]
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distinction — 1> различение, распознавание; разграничение Ex: nice (fine) distinction умение тонко различать 2> разница, отличие, различие Ex: nice distinction тонкое различие Ex: distinction in meaning различие в значении Ex: distinction of degree… … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
distinction — noun 1) различение; распознавание; разграничение 2) различие,отличие; разница a distinction without a difference искусственное, (только)кажущееся различие all without distinction все без различия, без исключения nice distinction 3) отличительная… … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
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distinction — dɪsˈtɪŋkʃən сущ. 1) различение, распознавание; выделение, разграничение without distinction as to race, sex, or religion ≈ без разграничения рас, пола или религиозных убеждений Syn … Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь
DISTINCTION — s. f. Division, séparation. Écrire tout de suite, sans distinction de chapitres. Bible imprimée sans distinction de versets. Tout y est pêle mêle sans distinction. Il signifie aussi, L action de mettre une différence entre des personnes ou des… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)
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distinction — f 1) различение; различие, отличие distinction des pouvoirs разделение полномочий faire la distinction entre... проводить различие между... sans distinction de... независимо от … Большой французско-русский и русско-французский словарь
distinction — distinctionless, adj. /di stingk sheuhn/, n. 1. a marking off or distinguishing as different: His distinction of sounds is excellent. 2. the recognizing or noting of differences; discrimination: to make a distinction between right and wrong. 3. a … Universalium
distinction — noun Date: 13th century 1. a. archaic division b. class 4 2. the distinguishing of a difference < without distinction as to race, sex, or religion >; also the difference distinguished < the … New Collegiate Dictionary