distinction — a difference or contrast between similar things or people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
Korean meaning: 차이점, 구별
Korean pronunciation: 디**스**팅션
Example Sentences
- My mom can't make the distinction between BTS and BLACKPINK - to her, they're all just 'those singing kids'.
- The distinction between 'studying' and 'staring at books while thinking about dinner' is often blurred.
- He had the dubious distinction of being the first person to fall asleep during his own presentation.
distinction
NOUN//dɪˈstɪŋkʃən//
a difference or contrast between similar things or people
The art critic makes a clear distinction between two similar paintings
The distinction between extinction and instinct!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'distinctio', derived from 'distinguere' meaning 'to separate or divide'. The Latin root combines 'dis-' (apart) and 'stinguere' (to prick or mark).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom can't make the distinction between BTS and BLACKPINK - to her, they're all just 'those singing kids'.”
“The distinction between 'studying' and 'staring at books while thinking about dinner' is often blurred.”
“He had the dubious distinction of being the first person to fall asleep during his own presentation.”
“The research shows a clear distinction between effective and ineffective teaching methods.”
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