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From distinguish + -ed.

distinguished (comparative more distinguished, superlative most distinguished)

  1. Celebrated, well-known or eminent because of achievements or rank; prestigious.
    Synonyms: eminent, exceptional, remarkable; see also Thesaurus:famous, Thesaurus:notable, Thesaurus:revered
    Antonyms: despised, disrespected, mediocre
    The lecture was attended by many distinguished mathematicians.
  2. Having a dignified appearance or demeanor.
    Synonyms: grand, imposing, sophisticated
    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_._

celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious

distinguished

  1. simple past and past participle of distinguish

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