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单词 distinguishing
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distinguishingn.

Etymology: -ing suffix1.Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: diˈstinguishing.
The action of distinguish v., in various senses.
ΘΚΠ
the world > relative properties > kind or sort > individual character or quality > [noun] > individuality or distinctness > making separate or distinct
distinguishing1587
individuatinga1676
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > separation > action of dividing or divided condition > [noun]
partinga1382
distinctiona1387
partition1517
quartering1555
distincting1570
distinguishing1587
dividedness1656
scission1676
dismembering1677
dismemberment1727
splitting1737
repulsion1771
dipartition1838
splitting1847
piecemealing1853
diaeresis1856
fission1865
split-up1878
the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > discernment, discrimination > [noun] > action of
distinctiona1340
division?c1425
decerninga1535
dignotion1578
differencing1598
discern1599
discernment1615
discrimination1621
refinement1712
differentiation1872
distinguishing1882
differentiating1887
1587 Sir P. Sidney & A. Golding tr. P. de Mornay Trewnesse Christian Relig. xiv. 229 The vniting of all these powers together is with such distinctnesse, and the distinguishing of them is with such vnion.
1650 T. Fuller Pisgah-sight of Palestine i. viii. 22 The distinguishing of this land into seven nations.
1882 Jrnl. Anthropol. Inst. 369 Based on the distinguishing of differences.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1896; most recently modified version published online June 2019).

distinguishingadj.

Etymology: < distinguish v. + -ing suffix2.Previous versions of the OED give the stress as: diˈstinguishing.
That distinguishes.
1. Constituting a difference; serving to distinguish or mark off from others; distinctive, characteristic; sometimes in stronger sense, That renders (a person, etc.) distinguished or eminent.
ΘΚΠ
society > communication > indication > that which identifies or distinguishes > [adjective]
monumentala1616
identifying1683
distinguishing1687
marking1795
characterizing1870
identificatory1887
the world > existence and causation > existence > intrinsicality or inherence > [adjective] > characteristic or distinguishing
distinctive1583
physiognomical1588
specifical1621
specific1649
diagnostic1650
distinguishable1665
specific1667
physiognomonical1668
well-characterized1672
specifying1675
distinguishing1687
determinative1697
physiognomonic1755
marking1795
featurelya1834
typical1850
characterizing1870
trademark1943
1687 J. Scott Christian Life: Pt. II (ed. 2) II. vii. 238 Such as freely submitted themselves to the distinguishing Laws of that Communion by which they were separated from all other Nations.
1712 J. Addison Spectator No. 279. ¶4 Milton's chief Talent, and indeed his distinguishing Excellence, lies in the Sublimity of his Thoughts.
1795 Ld. Nelson in Dispatches & Lett. (1845) II. 64 The command rests with me; and very probably I shall be ordered to hoist a Distinguishing Pendant.
1893 Bookman June 85/2 It is Mr. N.'s distinguishing merit that he knows what he can do, and..does that efficiently.
2. That perceives differences or makes distinctions between things; discriminating.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > judgement or decision > discernment, discrimination > [adjective]
subtlec1300
subtilea1450
judgemented1548
sundry1564
refined1574
discerning1583
respective1597
discernible1603
divisive1603
distinct1606
distinctional1607
discriminativea1638
distinctive1646
distinctial1648
discernable1650
discriminating1650
sagacious1650
discriminanta1656
dignoscitive1674
distinguishing1699
discriminate1743
discriminatory1745
diacritical1856
discriminational1918
1699 J. Potter Archæologiæ Græcæ II. iii. iv. 52 They can scarce meet one Passage in..ancient Poetry, that do's not..disgust their curious and distinguishing Palates.
1741 S. Richardson Pamela III. xxxii. 244 Encomiums given me by two Ladies of such distinguishing Judgment.
1854 R. C. Trench Notes Miracles (ed. 4) xxix. 389 He loved with a distinguishing human affection ‘Martha, and her sister, and Lazarus’.
3. That confers distinction or special favour.
ΘΚΠ
the world > the supernatural > deity > Christian God > activities of God > [adjective] > favouring
distinguishing1678
the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > kindness > [adjective] > gracious > conferring special favour
distinguishing1678
1678 A. Seller Devout Communicant (ed. 4) App. 263 The distinguishing goodness of the great and holy God..in making me a reasonable Creature, his Servant, his Son.
1719 D. Defoe Life Robinson Crusoe 104 The distinguishing Goodness of the Hand which had preserv'd me.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1896; most recently modified version published online March 2020).
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