plural of distinction

plural of distinctness

comparative form of distinct: more distinct

Of or relating to distinction.

The creation of a pattern of distinctions

(historical) A fine silk-threaded fibre paper used in the United States for bonds, etc.

plural of distinctive paper

(set phrase) A linguistic or conceptual distinction which is of no practical importance or which has no effect on meaning; a perceived difference where there is no actual difference.

plural of distinction without a difference

(education) The distinction drawn by some language teachers between an "error" (a mistaken belief that a given usage or construction is correct; or, an incorrect use resulting from such a belief) and "a mistake" (an accidental use of a usage or construction despite knowing that it is incorrect).