distinguished
adjectiveverbcommon in dialogue
- //dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt//
Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
adjective
- 1
Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.
- 2
Having a dignified appearance or demeanor.
Her father was a distinguished gentleman, albeit a poor one.
- 3
Specified, noted.
Let X be a topological space with a distinguished point p.
Etymology
From distinguish + -ed.
verb
- 1
Also a form of distinguishsimple past and past participle of distinguish
Forms
- comparative
- more distinguished
- superlative
- most distinguished
distinctive · Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of…distinctly · In a distinct manner.distinguish · To recognize someone or something as different from others…
distinguished · Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
distorted · Unnatural in shape or size; abnormal.distortion · An act of distorting.distract · To divert the attention of.