American English pronunciation

How to pronounce distinctive

IPA transcription: [dɪs'tɪŋktɪv]

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Adjective

  • 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!”

  • 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.