distinctio
noun
dis·tinc·tio
də̇ˈstiŋ(k)t(s)ēˌō,
-)shēˌō
variants or less commonly distinction
-)shən 
plural distinctiones
⸗ˌ⸗tsēˈōˌnās,
-shēˈōˌnēz
also distinctions -shənz
: a phrase in a Gregorian melody indicated by markings in the text
Word History
Etymology
Medieval Latin distinction-, distinctio section, division, from Latin
distinctions
noun
1
as in advantages
a quality that gives something special worth has the distinction of being the oldest house in the city Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- advantages
- virtues
- excellences
- merits
- values
- excellencies
- superiorities
- cardinal virtues
- graces
- pluses
- plusses
- edges
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- deficiencies
- demerits
- defects
- flaws
- drawbacks
- faults
- failings
- blemishes
- disvalues
- negatives
- minuses
2
as in accolades
public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement I did all of the work, and the other guy got all the distinction Synonyms & Similar Words
- accolades
- honors
- glories
- acclaim
- applauses
- credits
- praises
- homages
- kudos
- commendations
- laurels
- fames
- bays
- props
- lauds
- ovations
- tributes
- reputes
- réclames
- plaudits
- suns
- recommendations
- compliments
- celebrities
- eulogies
- citations
- acclamations
- encomiums
- panegyrics
- toasts
- raves
- renowns
- rhapsodies
- elevations
- glorifications
- exaltations
- kudos
- encomia
- notes
- enshrinements
- enthronements
3
as in awards
something given in recognition of achievement won a number of distinctions in her long career as an actress Synonyms & Similar Words
- awards
- prizes
- accolades
- honors
- trophies
- decorations
- premiums
- medals
- kudos
- badges
- plumes
- blue ribbons
- ribbons
- commendations
- plaudits
- plaques
- plates
- laurels
- applauses
- eulogies
- cups
- citations
- tributes
- crowns
- encomiums
- panegyrics
- orders
- compliments
- homages
- paeans
- honorable mentions
- hallelujahs
- bravoes
- encomia
- bravos