predistinction Definition
- 1a prior distinction or predestination
- 2a distinction made beforehand
Using predistinction: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "predistinction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The doctrine of predistinction is a central tenet of Calvinism.
Example
The predistinction of the winners was based on their performance in the preliminary rounds.
predistinction Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for predistinction
Phrases with predistinction
in contrast to; as opposed to
Example
The new policy emphasizes cooperation in predistinction to competition.
predistinctive feature
a distinguishing characteristic that sets something apart from others
Example
The predistinctive feature of this car model is its fuel efficiency.
predistinctive quality
an inherent attribute or characteristic that distinguishes something from others
Example
The predistinctive quality of her voice made her stand out among other singers.
Origins of predistinction
from Latin 'praedistinctio', meaning 'a marking out beforehand'
Summary: predistinction in Brief
'Predistinction' [pree-di-stingk-shuhn] refers to a prior distinction or predestination, often used in religious contexts like Calvinism. It can also denote a distinction made beforehand, as in 'The predistinction of the winners was based on their performance in the preliminary rounds.' The phrase 'in predistinction to' means in contrast to, while 'predistinctive feature' and 'predistinctive quality' refer to distinguishing characteristics.
