Definition of distinguish

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Distinguish (v. i.) To make distinctions; to perceive the difference; to exercise discrimination; -- with between; as, a judge distinguishes between cases apparently similar, but differing in principle..

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Kyriology :: Kyriology (n.) The use of literal or simple expressions, as distinguished from the use of figurative or obscure ones..
Electro-positive :: Electro-positive (a.) Hence: Positive; metallic; basic; -- distinguished from negative, nonmetallic, or acid..
Cohesion :: Cohesion (n.) That from of attraction by which the particles of a body are united throughout the mass, whether like or unlike; -- distinguished from adhesion, which unites bodies by their adjacent surfaces..
Differ :: Differ (v. i.) To be or stand apart; to disagree; to be unlike; to be distinguished; -- with from.
Distinguished :: Distinguished (a.) Marked; special.
Distinction :: Distinction (n.) Estimation of difference; regard to differences or distinguishing circumstance.
Scansion :: Scansion (n.) The act of scanning; distinguishing the metrical feet of a verse by emphasis, pauses, or otherwise..
Principal :: Principal (n.) A chief obligor, promisor, or debtor, -- as distinguished from a surety..
Unalist :: Unalist (n.) An ecclesiastical who holds but one benefice; -- distinguished from pluralist.
Ordinary :: Ordinary (a.) Of common rank, quality, or ability; not distinguished by superior excellence or beauty; hence, not distinguished in any way; commonplace; inferior; of little merit; as, men of ordinary judgment; an ordinary book..
Stop :: Stop (n.) A point or mark in writing or printing intended to distinguish the sentences, parts of a sentence, or clauses; a mark of punctuation. See Punctuation..
Grace :: Grace (n.) The divine favor toward man; the mercy of God, as distinguished from His justice; also, any benefits His mercy imparts; divine love or pardon; a state of acceptance with God; enjoyment of the divine favor..
Bunch :: Bunch (n.) A small isolated mass of ore, as distinguished from a continuous vein..
Teamwork :: Teamwork (n.) Work done by a team, as distinguished from that done by personal labor..
Swelldom :: Swell (a.) Having the characteristics of a person of rank and importance; showy; dandified; distinguished; as, a swell person; a swell neighborhood..
Magma :: Magma (n.) The amorphous or homogenous matrix or ground mass, as distinguished from well-defined crystals; as, the magma of porphyry..
Specificate :: Specificate (v. t.) To show, mark, or designate the species, or the distinguishing particulars of; to specify..
Principal :: Principal (n.) The chief actor in a crime, or an abettor who is present at it, -- as distinguished from an accessory..
Plea :: Plea (n.) That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause; in a stricter sense, an allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer; in a still more limited sense, and in modern practice, the defendant's answer to the plaintiff's declaration and demand. That which the plaintiff alleges in his declaration is answered and repelled or justified by the defendant's plea. In chancery practice, a plea is a special answer showing or relying upon one or more things as a cause why
Bos :: Bos (n.) A genus of ruminant quadrupeds, including the wild and domestic cattle, distinguished by a stout body, hollow horns, and a large fold of skin hanging from the neck..
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