Distinction

11 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A difference or contrast between similar things or people that makes them noticeably separate. Also refers to excellence or honour that sets someone apart from others.

“She graduated with distinction, earning the highest marks in her class.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

Syllables

dis·tinc·tion

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Synonyms

difference contrasthonourexcellence

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Wordle

Contains three I's and two N's. The pattern DIST starts the word with -INCTION ending.

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points base value. The C (3 points) and D (2 points) provide moderate scoring opportunities.

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distinct cions coins conin conns const contd cosin dicot dinic dinos dints dioti disci disco distn ditto doits donis icons idion idiot idist indic

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