Definition of distinguish

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Distinguish (v. t.) To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low..

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Designation :: Designation (n.) That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
Hydracid :: Hydracid (n.) An acid containing hydrogen; -- sometimes applied to distinguish acids like hydrochloric, hydrofluoric, and the like, which contain no oxygen, from the oxygen acids or oxacids. See Acid..
Sever :: Sever (v. i.) To make a separation or distinction; to distinguish.
Man :: Man (n.) Especially: An adult male person; a grown-up male person, as distinguished from a woman or a child..
Famous :: Famous (a.) Celebrated in fame or public report; renowned; mach talked of; distinguished in story; -- used in either a good or a bad sense, chiefly the former; often followed by for; as, famous for erudition, for eloquence, for military skill; a famous pirate..
Individuality :: Individuality (n.) The character or property appropriate or peculiar to an individual; that quality which distinguishes one person or thing from another; the sum of characteristic traits; distinctive character; as, he is a person of marked individuality..
Zonar :: Zonar (n.) A belt or girdle which the Christians and Jews of the Levant were obliged to wear to distinguish them from Mohammedans.
Instrumental :: Instrumental (a.) Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for, an instrument, esp. a musical instrument; as, instrumental music, distinguished from vocal music..
Londonize :: Londonize (v. i.) To impart to (one) a manner or character like that which distinguishes Londoners.
Cognizance :: Cognizance (n.) The distinguishing mark worn by an armed knight, usually upon the helmet, and by his retainers and followers: Hence, in general, a badge worn by a retainer or dependent, to indicate the person or party to which he belonged; a token by which a thing may be known..
Distinguish :: Distinguish (v. i.) To become distinguished or distinctive; to make one's self or itself discernible.
Age :: Age (n.) A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others; as, the golden age, the age of Pericles..
Conspicuous :: Conspicuous (a.) Obvious to the mental eye; easily recognized; clearly defined; notable; prominent; eminent; distinguished; as, a conspicuous excellence, or fault..
Line :: Line (n.) The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc..
Contradistinguished :: Contradistinguished (imp. & p. p.) of Contradistinguis.
Appreciate :: Appreciate (v. t.) To be sensible of; to distinguish.
Drive :: Drive (n.) The act of driving; a trip or an excursion in a carriage, as for exercise or pleasure; -- distinguished from a ride taken on horseback..
Dioristic :: Dioristic (a.) Distinguishing; distinctive; defining.
Jamb :: "Jamb (n.) The vertical side of any opening, as a door or fireplace; hence, less properly, any narrow vertical surface of wall, as the of a chimney-breast or of a pier, as distinguished from its face..
Distinguished :: Distinguished (a.) Separated from others by distinct difference; having, or indicating, superiority; eminent or known; illustrious; -- applied to persons and deeds..
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