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distinctive

adjective

dis·​tinc·​tive di-ˈstiŋ(k)-tiv How to pronounce distinctive (audio)
1
a
: marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
the distinctive flight of the crane
b
: having or giving an uncommon and appealing quality : having or giving style or distinction
a distinctive table setting
a writer with a distinctive prose style
2
linguistics : capable of making a segment of utterance different in meaning as well as in sound from an otherwise identical utterance
distinctively adverb
distinctiveness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for distinctive

characteristic, individual, peculiar, distinctive mean indicating a special quality or identity.

characteristic applies to something that distinguishes or identifies a person or thing or class.

responded with her characteristic wit

individual stresses qualities that distinguish one from all other members of the same kind or class.

a highly individual writing style

peculiar applies to qualities possessed only by a particular individual or class or kind and stresses rarity or uniqueness.

an eccentricity that is peculiar to the British

distinctive indicates qualities distinguishing and uncommon and often superior or praiseworthy.

a distinctive aura of grace and elegance

Example Sentences

He had a very distinctive walk. This wine has a more distinctive flavor than that one. The store sells only the most distinctive chocolates.
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Word History

Etymology

see distinct

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of distinctive was in the 15th century

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