distinctio

/dɪsˈtɪngkʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of distinguishing or the state of being distinguished; a distinguishing feature or characteristic.

“The theologian’s use of distinctio in her argument highlighted the complex nature of the philosophical debate.”

Synonyms

  • distinction
  • distinguishing feature

Antonyms

  • indistinctness
  • sameness