That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination. / The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.

plural of distinction

Of or relating to distinction.

The creation of a pattern of distinctions

(obsolete, transitive) To distinguish; to make a distinction.

Capable of being perceived very clearly. / Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from"). / Noticeably different from others; distinctive.

Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing. / (rare) Discriminating, discerning, having the ability to distinguish between things. / Characteristic, typical.

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic. / (Hebrew grammar) A distinctive accent.

The property or degree of being distinct.

In a distinctive manner; in a way that is notable for its difference.