Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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distinguish | No | No | Yes | No |
contradistinguish | No | No | Yes | No |
distinguish (verb) | contradistinguish (verb) |
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mark as different | distinguish by contrasting qualities |
identify as in botany or biology, for example | |
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense | |
make conspicuous or noteworthy | |
detect with the senses |