DISTINGUISHING
(verb, noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Distinguishing.
Distinguishing - as a verb
Mark as different
Example: "We distinguish several kinds of maple"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
differentiate20secern8secernateseparate10severaliseseveralizetell4tell apartHypernyms (Closely Related)
identify15place9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Detect with the senses
Example: "The fleeing convicts were picked out of the darkness by the watchful prison guards"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discern10make outpick outrecognise12recognize21spot6tell apartHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
Example: "His modesty distinguishes him from his peers"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
differentiate20mark10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
characterise19characterize28qualify22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make conspicuous or noteworthy
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
signalise10signalize19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mark10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Identify as in botany or biology, for example
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
describe13discover14identify15key10key outname6Distinguishing - as a noun
The act by which something is distinguished or told apart.
Distinguishing - as an adjective
That serves to distinguish.
Example Sentences
"His distinguishing feature was his piercing blue eyes."
"The artist used a distinguishing brush stroke technique in their paintings."
"The company's logo had a distinguishing symbol that set it apart from its competitors."
"The dog's distinguishing bark made it easy to recognize from a distance."
"The chef added a distinguishing spice to the dish, giving it a unique flavor."
Word Game Points
Is DISTINGUISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distinguishing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DISTINGUISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is DISTINGUISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distinguishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDISTINGUISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is DISTINGUISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distinguishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDISTINGUISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
