distinguished

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Etymology

From distinguish + -ed.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/

Adjective

distinguished

1. celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; 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. (mathematics) Specified, noted.

   Let X be a topological space with a distinguished point p.

Synonyms

• (celebrated) eminent, exceptional, remarkable; see also: Thesaurus:famous or Thesaurus:notable
• (dignified appearance) grand, imposing, sophisticated

Antonyms

• mediocre

Translations

• French: distingué
• German: bedeutend, hervorragend
• Italian: emerito, distinto
• Portuguese: distinto
• Russian: ви́дный
• Spanish: distinguido

Translations

• French: distingué
• German: vornehm, distinguiert
• Spanish: distinguido

Translations

• Italian: distinto
• Russian: за́данный

Verb

1. Simple past tense and past participle of distinguish

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