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单词 distinctions
释义

distinctio

noun

dis·​tinc·​tio
də̇ˈstiŋ(k)t(s)ēˌō,
-)shēˌō
variants or less commonly distinction
-)shən How to pronounce distinctio (audio)
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

plural of distinction
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
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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
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