distinguishments
distinguishments is the plural of distinguishment.
Meaning of distinguishment
Noun
distinguishment (countable and uncountable, plural distinguishments)
- A distinction; observation of difference.
- "We notice what we notice and make it a thing distinguishing it from what else is within our view, partly because, doubtless, it is of such or such a size and shape: but we require more impulse to the notice and distinguishment than this furnishes."1865, John Grote, Exploratio philosophica: rough notes on modern intellectual science, Part 1, University of Cambridge, page 50
- Antonyms:
- similarity
- The quality of being distinguished or dignified.
- Synonyms:
- dignity
Questions about distinguishments
- What is distinguishments the plural of?
- Distinguishments is the plural of distinguishment.
Words near distinguishments in the dictionary
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