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   distinctive

   /dɪˈstɪŋ(k)tɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others: "juniper berries give gin its distinctive flavour"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘serving to differentiate’): from late Latin distinctivus, from Latin distinct- ‘distinguished’ (see distinct).

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   The meaning of DISTINCTIVE is marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish. How to use distinctive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Distinctive.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDISTINCTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DISTINCTIVE definition: 1. Something that is distinctive is easy to recognize because it is different from other things…. Learn more.

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   Synonyms for DISTINCTIVE: different, diverse, distinct, distinguishable, varied, other, dissimilar, disparate; Antonyms of DISTINCTIVE: similar, same, identical, like, parallel, indistinguishable, kindred, equal.

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   DISTINCTIVE meaning: 1. Something that is distinctive is easy to recognize because it is different from other things…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDISTINCTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Something that is distinctive has a special quality or feature which makes it easily recognizable and different from other things of the same type.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › distinctiveDistinctive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of distinctive. adjective. of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing. “"Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor"- Curtis Wilkie” synonyms: typical. characteristic. typical or distinctive. adjective. capable of being classified. synonyms: classifiable. identifiable. capable of being identified. Pronunciation. US.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdistinctive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed synonym characteristic. clothes with a distinctive style. The male bird has distinctive white markings on its head. Extra Examples. Each district of the city has its own distinctive character.

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   distinctive. adjective. /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/. having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed synonym characteristic AWL Collocations clothes with a distinctive style The male bird has distinctive white markings on its head.

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    Phonemically relevant and capable of conveying a difference in meaning, as nasalization in the initial sound of mat versus bat. That is characteristic or typical of something. That serves to distinguish between things.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryDISTINCTIVE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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    Something that is distinctive has a special quality or feature which makes it easily recognizable and different from other things of the same type.