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distinction meaning in Sanskrit

विशेष viśeṣa

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

distinction in Sanskrit: विशेष (viśeṣa). In English, distinction means that which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

Sanskrit words for distinction

that which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination
विशेष viśeṣa

English 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.
  4. noun A feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; the quality of being distinguished.

Full definition of distinction

distinction in a sentence

  • There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking.
  • We must always make a distinction that right versus wrong is different from legal and illegal.
  • She had the distinction of meeting the Queen.

Synonyms of distinction

distinction in other languages

Questions about distinction in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of distinction in Sanskrit?
Distinction in Sanskrit is विशेष (viśeṣa).
distinction इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Distinction: विशेष (viśeṣa).
What does distinction mean in English?
Distinction means that which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

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