ஆங்கிலம்

distinction

gb/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/ us/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
B2 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2000
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 relation
1

A difference between things

A clear way in which people, things, or ideas are not the same.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: a distinction between [thing1] and [thing2]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distinction' with 'decision'; remember it refers to difference, not choice.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
difference (The most general term for when two or more things are not the same; 'distinction' often implies a more precise or significant difference.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
similarity (Refers to things being alike, the opposite of highlighting differences.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
make a distinction |draw a distinction |clear distinction |important distinction |sharp distinction
கருப்பொருள்கள்
comparison |language |thinking |communication |education |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • There's a clear distinction between fact and opinion.
  • The law makes no distinction between adults and minors in this case.
  • She failed to draw a distinction between the two concepts.
  • We should be careful to maintain a distinction between work and personal life.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • There is a big distinction between cats and dogs.
  • I see a clear distinction between coffee and tea.
  • The teacher made a distinction between good and bad answers.
  • We must keep a distinction between day and night work.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 entity
2

An honor or award

A special honor or award given to someone for doing something very well.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: [someone] wins/receives/earns a distinction
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may think 'distinction' here means difference; in this sense, it means an award or honor.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
honor (A broad term for recognition or respect; 'distinction' often implies formal or official recognition.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
disgrace (The opposite of receiving respect or honor; public shame.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
win a distinction |earn a distinction |graduate with distinction |receive a distinction
கருப்பொருள்கள்
education |achievement |work |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She graduated with distinction in mathematics.
  • He was awarded the highest distinction for his service.
  • Winning the prize was a great distinction for the young scientist.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • He finished school with distinction.
  • She won a distinction in art.
  • They gave him a distinction for his work.
பெயர்ச்சொல் C1 property
3

A special quality or feature

A special quality that makes someone or something better or different from others.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the distinction of [doing something]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
excellence (A high standard of quality; 'distinction' emphasizes uniqueness as well as quality.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
mediocrity (The state of being average and lacking special qualities.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
have the distinction of |with the distinction of
கருப்பொருள்கள்
characteristics |evaluation |communication |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • She has the distinction of being the first woman to win the award.
  • The city has the distinction of hosting the oldest marathon in the country.
  • He spoke with the distinction of an experienced leader.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • She has the distinction of being the first woman here.
  • This town has the distinction of being very old.
  • He has the distinction of speaking three languages.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
distinction
IPA
GB/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
US/dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
dis - tinc - tion (3 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinc)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: distinction
  • Plural: distinction, distinctions
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
distinctions noun
Core family
distinct adjective B2 distinguish verb B1 distinctive adjective B2 distinctly adverb B1
Related words
distinguishable adjective distinguished adjective
Negative and opposite forms
indistinct adjective C1 indistinguishable adjective undistinguished adjective
Advanced or less common
distinctiveness noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

draw a distinction

1
/dɹˈɔ ə dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
fixed phrase

Emphasize a difference

To clearly talk about how two things are different.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The author draws a sharp distinction between justice and revenge.
  • We must draw a distinction between mistakes and deliberate wrongdoing.

graduate with distinction

1
/ɡɹˈæd͡ʒuɪt wˈɪθ dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
fixed phrase

Finish studies with honors

To finish school or university with very high grades or honors.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She graduated with distinction from Harvard University.
  • Only the top 5% of students graduate with distinction.

make a distinction

1
/mˈeɪk ə dɪstˈɪŋkʃən/
fixed phrase

Show how things differ

To show or say clearly how two things are not the same.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • It's important to make a distinction between criticism and insult.
  • The report makes a clear distinction between fact and speculation.

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