different between authoritative vs distinguished

English

Etymology

From authorit(y) +? -ative.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /????????te?t?v/, /???????t?t?v/
• (US) IPA^(key): /???????te?t?v/, /???????te?t?v/, /???????te?t?v/, /???????te?t?v/, /??????t?t?v/, /??????t?t?v/, /??????t?t?v/, /??????t?t?v/

Adjective

authoritative (comparative more authoritative, superlative most authoritative)

1. Arising or originating from a figure of authority

   The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron.

2. Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority

   This book is the world's most authoritative guide to insect breeding habits.

3. Having a commanding style.

   He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his.

Synonyms

• (highly accurate): definitive; precise, proper
• (from a position of authority): of record

Derived terms

• authoritatively
• authoritativeness

Translations

English

Etymology

• From distinguish +? -ed.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /d?s?t???w??t/
• Hyphenation: dis?tin?guished

Adjective

distinguished (comparative more distinguished, superlative most 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
• (specified):

Antonyms

• mediocre

Translations

Verb

distinguished

1. simple past tense and past participle of distinguish