distinguishing

Meanings

• verb (distinguish), adjective (distinguishing)

  The ability to perceive and understand the essential differences between things.

  - "Despite their similar appearance, these two birds can be distinguished by their distinct calls."
  - "The expert was able to distinguish the genuine from the fake paintings."
  - "The distinguishing features of the two species are their size and coloration."

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Antonyms

confuse

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Synonyms

differentiate , discriminate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distinguishing
chastening , gaining , raining , staining , vainly paining

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Variants

List of all variants of distinguishing that leads to same result
distinguish , distinguishabilities , distinguishability , distinguishable , distinguishably , distinguished , distinguishes , distinguishing

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Forms

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distinguishable, distinguishes, distinguished, distinguishing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'discernir', meaning 'to distinguish, discern'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'distinguishing' is often used in the context of academic research to refer to the process of identifying unique aspects or contributions of a study.

2. In heraldry, the term 'distinguished' is used to describe a coat of arms that is easily recognizable and unique.

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Related Concepts

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1. discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on their membership in a certain group, as opposed to the ability to distinguish between things based on their essential differences.

2. perception: The process of interpreting and organizing sensory information in order to understand and navigate the environment.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of distinguishing is often used to highlight the importance of perception and observation. In art, it can refer to the technique of creating visual differences between elements to enhance the overall composition.

How to Memorize "distinguishing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a Venn diagram with two overlapping circles representing two similar concepts. The area where the circles do not overlap represents the essential differences between them, which is the concept of distinguishing.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'distinguishing' as a detective, uncovering and revealing hidden differences.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym, such as 'DISTINGUISH', where each letter represents a different definition or aspect of the word.

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