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by Anonymous on February 20th, 2009

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Excuse me, could anybody plz tell me the differences between DISTINGUISHING, DISTINGUISHABLE, DISTINCT, DISTINCTIVE and DISTINGUISHED? They are so complicated >"<

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  • by Suby the Coat on February 20th, 2009

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    This is the dictionary defenition for distinguish:
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    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.
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    http://www.thefreedictionary.com/distinguishable
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    The rest of the words you have given are derived from the word 'Distinguish'. You can easily make out their meaning on your own from the description given above.

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