distinction:
n. 区别;差别;特性;荣誉、勋章
The distinctions between people are preordained from birth.
人与人之间的差别从出生时就注定了。
distinctness:
n. 不同;明显;有特殊性
We shouted in the valley, and in an instant, the echo came from the hillside with great distinctness.
我们在山谷里大喊,不一会儿,回声就清晰地从山坡上传来。