distinction
/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
dis · tinc · tion
dɪ · ˈstɪŋk · ʃən
English Definition
n. a difference or contrast between similar things or people
Significado en Español
distinción, diferencia
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự phân biệt, sự khác biệt
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “distinction”:
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A
sameness
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B
contrast
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C
resemblance
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D
similarity
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B — contrast.
“distinction” means n. a difference or contrast between similar things or people
Common questions about “distinction”
What does “distinction” mean?
distinction — n. a difference or contrast between similar things or people. In Chinese: 区别，差别.
How do you pronounce “distinction”?
distinction is pronounced /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · tinc · tion.
Is “distinction” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. distinction appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
