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distinctive

/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/adjective3 syllables

Distinctive means: of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing.

Synonyms for distinctive4

adjective, as in of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

typical, characteristic

adjective, as in capable of being classified

classifiable, identifiable

What does distinctive mean?2

adjective

1

of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing“Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor”

2

capable of being classified

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with distinctive?1

three syllables

instinctive
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Distinctive in a sentence

  • When mosquitoes beat their wings up and down, they produce a distinctive buzzing sound.Hybrid
  • Distinctive jams, cheese and other dairy products are among the items produced.CM
  • Sami decorated the place in his distinctive style.OsoHombre
  • The distinctive colouring of the flamingo comes from carotenoids in their diet.Vanilla
  • The physical differences between a cello and a violin produce their distinctive voices.Hybrid
  • Moose are known for their large size and distinctive antlers.Amastan
  • Black licorice candy has a distinctive and bold flavor.Amastan
  • Birch trees have distinctive white bark that peels away in thin layers.katix824

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