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distinctive

[ dih-stingk-tiv ]

adjective

  1. serving to distinguish; characteristic; distinguishing: distinguishing:

    the distinctive stripes of the zebra.

    Synonyms: individual

  2. having a special quality, style, attractiveness, etc.; notable.


distinctive

/ dɪˈstɪŋktɪv /

adjective

  1. serving or tending to distinguish
  2. denoting one of a set of minimal features of a phoneme in a given language that serve to distinguish it from other phonemes. The distinctive features of /p/ in English are that it is voiceless, bilabial, non-nasal, and plosive; /b/ is voiced, bilabial, non-nasal, and plosive: the two differ by the distinctive feature of voice
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • disˈtinctively, adverb
  • disˈtinctiveness, noun
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Other Words From

  • dis·tinctive·ly adverb
  • dis·tinctive·ness noun
  • subdis·tinctive adjective
  • subdis·tinctive·ly adverb
  • subdis·tinctive·ness noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of distinctive1

First recorded in 1575–85; from Medieval Latin distinctīvus; equivalent to distinct + -ive
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Example Sentences

BBC Verify has confirmed this was filmed at the north-western part of the town by matching distinctive features shown on satellite maps.

From BBC

The killings captured on such videos usually take place in woods or fields lacking distinctive features, which makes confirming their exact location difficult.

From BBC

But already his more progressive moves are sparking significant unease among hardliners in Syria, who insist on an Islamist government rooted in a strict and distinctive Sunni identity.

From BBC

“Her work is distinctive and truly her own.”

What steps did you take to ensure pecan milk delivers on flavor, and how have consumers responded to its distinctive taste compared to more established plant-based milks?

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