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Definition of Distinguish
1. Verb. Mark as different. "We distinguish several kinds of maple"
Specialized synonyms: Know, Discriminate, Know Apart, Label, Label, Sex, Individualise, Individualize, Contrast, Severalise, Severalize, Contradistinguish, Decouple, Dissociate, Demarcate, Discriminate, Separate, Single Out, Stratify
Generic synonyms: Identify, Place
Entails: Compare
Derivative terms: Difference, Difference, Differentiation, Differentiator, Distinction
2. Verb. Detect with the senses. "I can't make out the faces in this photograph"
Entails: Comprehend, Perceive
Specialized synonyms: Resolve, Discriminate
Derivative terms: Discernible, Discernible, Discernible, Discernment
3. Verb. Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense. "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"
Related verbs: Mark
Generic synonyms: Characterise, Characterize, Qualify
Specialized synonyms: Characterise, Characterize
Derivative terms: Difference, Difference, Differentiation, Mark, Marker
4. Verb. Make conspicuous or noteworthy.
Generic synonyms: Mark
Specialized synonyms: Singularise, Singularize
Derivative terms: Signalisation, Signal, Signalization
5. Verb. Identify as in botany or biology, for example.
Entails: Assort, Class, Classify, Separate, Sort, Sort Out
Derivative terms: Identifiable, Identification, Identity, Name, Naming
Definition of Distinguish
1. v. t. Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.
2. v. i. To make distinctions; to perceive the difference; to exercise discrimination; -- with between; as, a judge distinguishes between cases apparently similar, but differing in principle.
Definition of Distinguish
1. [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Distinguish
1. 1. Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic. "Not more distinguished by her purple vest, Than by the charming features of her face." (Dryden) "Milton has distinguished the sweetbrier and the eglantine." (Nares) 2. To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low. "Moses distinguished the causes of the flood into those that belong to the heavens, and those that belong to the earth." (T. Burnet) 3. To recognize or discern by marks, signs, or characteristic quality or qualities; to know and discriminate (anything) from other things with which it might be confounded; as, to distinguish the sound of a drum. "We are enabled to distinguish good from evil, as well as truth from falsehood." (Watts) "Nor more can you distinguish of a man, Than of his outward show." (Shak) 4. To constitute a difference; to make to differ. "Who distinguisheth thee?" (1 Cor. Iv. 7. (Douay version)) 5. To separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent or known; to confer distinction upon; with by or for."To distinguish themselves by means never tried before." Synonym: To mark, discriminate, differentiate, characterise, discern, perceive, signalize, honor, glorify. Origin: F. Distinguer, L. Distinguere, distinctum; di- = dis- + stinguere to quench, extinguish; prob. Orig, to prick, and so akin to G. Stechen, E. Stick, and perh. Sting. Cf. Extinguish. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Distinguish
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