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distinctive
[ dih-stingk-tiv ]
adjective
the distinctive stripes of the zebra.
Synonyms: individual
- having a special quality, style, attractiveness, etc.; notable.
distinctive
/ dɪˈstɪŋktɪv /
adjective
- serving or tending to distinguish
- 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
Derived Forms
- disˈtinctively, adverb
- disˈtinctiveness, noun
Other Words From
- dis·tinctive·ly adverb
- dis·tinctive·ness noun
- subdis·tinctive adjective
- subdis·tinctive·ly adverb
- subdis·tinctive·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of distinctive1
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.
The killings captured on such videos usually take place in woods or fields lacking distinctive features, which makes confirming their exact location difficult.
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.
“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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