Plural of distinction

Forms of distinction

Distinctions in a sentence

• By acuteness of intellect, we discern nice distinctions.From the entry acuteness
• They're making several type-token distinctions in this paragraph.From the entry type-token distinction
• In any case, Feinsilver’s nomenclatural suggestions and fine distinctions did not enjoy widespread adoption.2018, James Lambert, “A multitude of ‘lishes’: The nomenclature of hybridity”, in English World-Wide, page 7. From the entry fine
• Cavendish’s was an engine for generating finely calibrated distinctions: this, but not that.2015, Steve Silberman, chapter 1, in Megan Newman, editor, NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity, New York…. From the entry rhapsodic
• The distinction between constatives and performatives is one of the distinctions that he starts questioning.2011, Phyllis Kaburise, Speech Act Theory and Communication: A Univen Study, page 77. From the entry constative

Meaning of distinction

1. noun That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
2. noun The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
3. noun A feature that causes someone or something to stand out from others of its type.

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Questions about the plural of distinction

What is the plural of distinction?

The plural of distinction is distinctions.

Is distinction countable?

Distinction is a countable and uncountable noun.