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Definition of distinctive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
characteristicshaving a special quality that makes it easy to recognize
- Her distinctive voice is easy to recognize.
2.
identitycharacteristic or typical of something
- The distinctive style of the artist is evident.
Expressions with distinctive
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characteristic that makes something easily recognizable
The red door is a distinctive feature of the house..
Origin of distinctive
Latin, distinctus (distinguished) + -ive (having the nature of)
Terms with distinctive included in their meaning
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unique scent
distinctive odor that something gives off
speech
distinctive way of pronouncing words
clothing
distinctive outfit identifying group members
sports
distinctive outfit worn by a team
social mood
distinctive quality or atmosphere
characteristics
distinctive attribute or aspect of something
tune
succession of notes creating a distinctive tune
attributes
distinctive attribute or characteristic
food
distinctive fragrant flavor from vanilla extract
distinctive
unusual or special in some way
entertainment
distinctive laugh of villains in media
appearance
distinctive characteristic of the face
cuisine
distinctive taste or style of local cuisine
expression
distinctive manner of musical expression
fashion
distinctive headwear often worn for style or ceremonial purposes
motto
distinctive phrase representing a group or movement
animal markings
distinctive dark stripes on a tiger's fur
animal
breed of dog known for its distinctive white coat with black spots
shark
type of shark with a distinctive head shape
animal
carnivorous mammal known for scavenging and distinctive vocalizations
features
showing a typical or distinctive quality or feature
impart character
give a distinctive quality or atmosphere to
unique quality
distinctive or unique in character
distinctive
specific or special to something or someone
Examples of distinctive in a sentence
His distinctive laugh filled the room. Her distinctive voice made her stand out. The building's distinctive architecture attracts tourists.
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- French:distinctif, typique, ...
- German:markant, typisch, ...
- Italian:inconfondibile, tipico, ...
- Spanish:inconfundible, distintivo, ...
- Portuguese:inconfundível, característico, ...
- Chinese:独特的, ...
- Japanese:特徴的な, 個性的な, ...
- Arabic:مُمَيَّز, مُمَيِّز, ...
- Hebrew:בּוֹלֵט, יִיחוּדִי, ...
- Russian:особый, уникальный, ...
- Ukrainian:виразний, ...
- Hindi:विशिष्ट, खास, ...
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