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Is distinction a noun

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No, the word 'distinct' is an adjective, a word to describe a noun; a distinct sound.

The noun form for the adjective distinct is distinctness.


A related noun form is distinction.

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Yes, the word 'distinction' is a noun, a word for a difference or contrast between similar things or people; an unusual achievement or feature that makes someone or something stand out from others; an honor given to someone who has achieved a very high standard; a word for a thing.

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