American English pronunciation
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IPA transcription: [dɪs'tɪŋktɪv]
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Adjective
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of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing; - Curtis Wilkie
“Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor”
“that is typical of you!”
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capable of being classified
Usage examples
- Here, his strong knowledge of sports and distinctive, high-pitched Brooklyn accent served him well.
- Strela has a very distinctive shape, taste and structure.
- This, combined with patronage from his successors, would develop Iran's distinctive excellence in architecture.
- The distinctive head feathers of the secretary bird crown a strong and vigilant head.
- The San Juan Mountains are also distinctive for their high altitude plateaus and peaks.
- Much of its distinctive and whimsical architecture derives from that period.
- Each has a distinctive animation style and story ranging from comedic to dramatic storylines.
- Sea Scouts often have distinctive uniforms.
- It is painted with distinctive red and white vertical stripes.
- Harzer has a distinctive strong smell and overpowering flavour.