Distinguish(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.
Distinguish(v. i.) To become distinguished or distinctive; to make one's self or itself discernible.
Distinguish(v. t.) Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.
Distinguish(v. t.) To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low.
Distinguish(v. t.) 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.
Distinguish(v. t.) To constitute a difference; to make to differ.
Distinguish(v. t.) To separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent or known; to confer distinction upon; -- with by or for.
Distinguishable(a.) Capable of being distinguished; separable; divisible; discernible; capable of recognition; as, a tree at a distance is distinguishable from a shrub.
Distinguishable(a.) Worthy of note or special regard.
Distinguishableness(n.) The quality of being distinguishable.
Distinguishably(adv.) So as to be distinguished.
Distinguished(a.) Marked; special.
Distinguished(a.) Separated from others by distinct difference; having, or indicating, superiority; eminent or known; illustrious; -- applied to persons and deeds.
Distinguished(imp. & p. p.) of Distinguish
Distinguishedly(adv.) In a distinguished manner.
Distinguisher(n.) One who, or that which, distinguishes or separates one thing from another by marks of diversity.
Distinguisher(n.) One who discerns accurately the difference of things; a nice or judicious observer.
Distinguishing(a.) Constituting difference, or distinction from everything else; distinctive; peculiar; characteristic.
Distinguishing(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Distinguish
Distinguishingly(adv.) With distinction; with some mark of preference.
Distinguishment(n.) Observation of difference; distinction.
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