Definition of distinction

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Distinction (n.) A marking off by visible signs; separation into parts; division.

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Roman :: Roman (n.) Roman type, letters, or print, collectively; -- in distinction from Italics..
Longbow :: Longbow (n.) The ordinary bow, not mounted on a stock; -- so called in distinction from the crossbow when both were used as weapons of war. Also, sometimes, such a bow of about the height of a man, as distinguished from a much shorter one..
Subjective :: Subjective (a.) Especially, pertaining to, or derived from, one's own consciousness, in distinction from external observation; ralating to the mind, or intellectual world, in distinction from the outward or material excessively occupied with, or brooding over, one's own internal states..
Bion :: Bion (p. pr.) The physiological individual, characterized by definiteness and independence of function, in distinction from the morphological individual or morphon..
Varietal :: Varietal (a.) Of or pertaining to a variety; characterizing a variety; constituting a variety, in distinction from an individual or species..
Worldly :: Worldly (a.) Pertaining to this world or life, in contradistinction from the life to come; secular; temporal; devoted to this life and its enjoyments; bent on gain; as, worldly pleasures, affections, honor, lusts, men..
Mean :: Mean (superl.) Destitute of distinction or eminence; common; low; vulgar; humble.
Arms :: Arms (n.) The ensigns armorial of a family, consisting of figures and colors borne in shields, banners, etc., as marks of dignity and distinction, and descending from father to son..
Untitled :: Untitled (a.) Not titled; having no title, or appellation of dignity or distinction..
Metagenesis :: Metagenesis (n.) Alternation of sexual and asexual or gemmiparous generations; -- in distinction from heterogamy.
Leveler :: Leveler (n.) One who would remove social inequalities or distinctions; a socialist.
Apart :: Apart (adv.) In a state of separation, of exclusion, or of distinction, as to purpose, use, or character, or as a matter of thought; separately; independently; as, consider the two propositions apart..
Nice :: Nice (superl.) Apprehending slight differences or delicate distinctions; distinguishing accurately or minutely; carefully discriminating; as, a nice taste or judgment..
Practical :: Practical (a.) Capable of being turned to use or account; useful, in distinction from ideal or theoretical; as, practical chemistry..
Reality :: Reality (n.) The state or quality of being real; actual being or existence of anything, in distinction from mere appearance; fact..
Section :: Section (n.) A division of a genus; a group of species separated by some distinction from others of the same genus; -- often indicated by the sign /.
Believer :: Believer (n.) One who was admitted to all the rights of divine worship and instructed in all the mysteries of the Christian religion, in distinction from a catechumen, or one yet under instruction..
Dignify :: Dignify (v. t.) To invest with dignity or honor; to make illustrious; to give distinction to; to exalt in rank; to honor.
Regular :: Regular (a.) Belonging to a monastic order or community; as, regular clergy, in distinction dfrom the secular clergy..
Consanguinity :: Consanguinity (n.) The relation of persons by blood, in distinction from affinity or relation by marriage; blood relationship; as, lineal consanguinity; collateral consanguinity..
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