Scrabble & Words with friends points
- distinction is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
- distinction is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
- distinction is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17
Definition of distinction
- a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes (noun)
Examples
- it is necessary to make a distinction between love and infatuation
Synonyms
- differentiation
- high status importance owing to marked superiority (noun)
Synonyms
- eminence
- note
- preeminence
- a distinguishing difference between similar things or people (noun)
Examples
- he learned the distinction between gold and lead
- an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority (noun)
Examples
- she graduated with the highest distinction
See definition of distinction in Merriam Webster