That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.
The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.
Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.
The act of varying; a partial change in the form, position, state, or qualities of a thing.
Deviation from the mean orbit of a heavenly body.
The angular difference at the vessel between the direction of true north and magnetic north.
A related but distinct thing.
A line of play that differs from the original.
The modification of a hereditary trait.
A technique where material is repeated with alterations to the melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, texture, counterpoint or orchestration; but with some invariant characteristic, e.g. a ground bass.