a marking off or distinguishing as different

His distinction of sounds is excellent.

the recognizing or noting of differences; discrimination

to make a distinction between right and wrong.

a discrimination made between things as different; special regard or favoritism

Death comes to all without distinction.

condition of being different; difference

There is a distinction between what he says and what he does.

a distinguishing quality or characteristic

It has the distinction of being the oldest house in the town.

a distinguishing or treating with special honor, attention, or favor.

an act of bestowing, or a mark of, honor or favor.

marked superiority; note; eminence.

distinguished appearance.

Obsolete . division; separation.

noun

insignificance , lowliness , mediocrity , unimportance , indiscriminationpromiscuity , indistinction , obscurity

noun

acumen , acuteness , alterity , analysis , characteristic , clearness , contrast , diagnosis , difference , differential , discernment , discrepancy , discreteness , discretion , discrimination , dissemblance , dissimilarity , dissimilitude , divergence , divergency , division , earmark , estimation , individuality , judgment , mark , marking , nicety , otherness , particularity , peculiarity , penetration , perception , qualification , quality , refinement , sensitivity , separation , sharpness , tact , unlikeness , accolade , account , award , badge , bays , celebrity , consequence , credit , decoration , eminence , excellence , fame , flair , greatness , illustriousness , importance , kudos , laurels , manner , merit , name , note , perfection , preeminence , prestige , rank , renown , reputation , repute , style , superiority , worth , differentiation , discrepance , disparity , divarication , eminency , glory , luster , notability , prominence , prominency , beauty , honor , laurel , feature , nuance , significance , subtlety