English word distinction comes from Latin stinguo (I put out, extinguish.), Latin dis-, Latin di-, Latin stinguere
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| stinguo | Latin (lat) | I put out, extinguish. |
| dis- | Latin (lat) | Asunder, apart, in two. Reversal, removal. Utterly, exceedingly. |
| di- | Latin (lat) | |
| stinguere | Latin (lat) | |
| distinguere | Latin (lat) | |
| distinction | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | |
| distinction | English (eng) | Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.. 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. |