An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
English-French-Persian

1) To perceive as being different or distinct.
2) To demonstrate or describe as being different or distinct.

ME. distingwen, from O.Fr. distinguer, from L. distinguere "to separate between, divide, mark off," perhaps literally "separate by pricking," from assimilated form of → dis- "apart" + -stinguere "to prick."

Bažnâyidan, verb from bažnâ, → distinct.

1) Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent.
2) Dignified in conduct or appearance (TheFreeDictionary.com).

Past participle of → distinguish.