Distinguish

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

Definitions of distinguish

verb to recognize or point out a difference between two or more things

Example Sentences

A1 I can't distinguish between the two identical twins.

A2 It is important to distinguish between right and wrong.

B1 She could easily distinguish the difference in taste between the two dishes.

B2 The detective was able to distinguish the real painting from the fake.

C1 His keen eye for detail allowed him to distinguish the subtle differences in the artwork.

C2 The expert was able to distinguish the unique characteristics of each gemstone in the collection.

Examples of distinguish in a Sentence

formal It is important to distinguish between fact and opinion when conducting research.

informal I can't distinguish between the twins - they look so alike!

slang I can't distinguish between these new slang words - they all sound the same to me.

figurative His unique painting style helps him distinguish himself from other artists in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of distinguish

• past tense: distinguished
• plural: distinguishes
• comparative: more distinguished
• superlative: most distinguished
• present tense: distinguish
• future tense: will distinguish
• perfect tense: have distinguished
• continuous tense: is distinguishing
• singular: distinguishes
• positive degree: distinguished
• infinitive: to distinguish
• gerund: distinguishing
• participle: distinguishing

Origin and Evolution of distinguish

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'distinguish' originated from the Latin word 'distinguere', which means 'to separate or mark off'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'distinguish' has evolved to encompass the idea of recognizing or perceiving a difference between things or individuals, highlighting their unique qualities or characteristics.