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Webster 1913 Edition


Distinguishing

Dis-tin′guish-ing

,
Adj.
Constituting difference, or distinction from everything else; distinctive; peculiar; characteristic.
The
distinguishing
doctrines of our holy religion.
Locke.
Distinguishing pennant
(Naut.)
,
a special pennant by which any particular vessel in a fleet is recognized and signaled.
Simmonds.

Webster 1828 Edition


Distinguishing

DISTINGUISHING

, ppr.
1.
Separating from others by a note of diversity; ascertaining difference by a mark.
2.
Ascertaining, knowing or perceiving a difference.
3.
a. Constituting difference, or distinction from every thing else; peculiar; as the distinguishing doctrines of Christianity.

Definition 2024


distinguishing

distinguishing

English

Verb

distinguishing

  1. present participle of distinguish

Adjective

distinguishing (comparative more distinguishing, superlative most distinguishing)

  1. That serves to distinguish.

Derived terms

  • distinguishing penant

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