distinguishing

dis·tin·guish  (d-stnggwsh)

v. dis·tin·guished, dis·tin·guish·ing, dis·tin·guish·es

v.tr.

1. To perceive as being different or distinct.

2. To perceive distinctly; discern: distinguished the masts of ships on the horizon.

3. To make noticeable or different; set apart.

4. To cause (oneself) to be eminent or recognized: They have distinguished themselves as dedicated social workers.

v.intr.

To perceive or indicate differences; discriminate: distinguish between right and wrong.

---

[Alteration of obsolete distingue, from Middle English distinguen, from Old French distinguer, from Latin distinguere, to separate; see steig- in Indo-European roots.]

---

dis·tinguish·a·ble adj.

dis·tinguish·a·bly adv.

Thesaurus

distinguishing

adjective characteristic, marked, distinctive, typical, peculiar, differentiating, individualistic

Translations

distinguishing [dɪsˈtɪŋgwɪʃɪŋ] adj [feature] → distintivo

distinguishing [dɪsˈtɪŋgwɪʃɪŋ] adj [feature] → distinctif/ive, caractéristique

distinguishing [dɪsˈtɪŋgwɪʃɪŋ] distinguish adj → charakteristisch

distinguishing [dɪsˈtɪŋgwɪʃɪŋ] adj [feature] → distinto/a, caratteristico/a