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distinctive

Pronunciation: [dɪˈstɪŋktɪv]

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Learn how to use distinctive in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(adjective) something that is unique or special, making it different from others. If you think of a fruit like an orange, its round shape and bright color are distinctive features that set it apart from other fruits.

Example

The artist's style is distinctive; you can tell his work from a distance.

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The designs of the two shirts are not distinctive; they look almost exactly the same.

Example

What makes this movie's soundtrack so distinctive?

Context: “identity”

(adjective) refers to a quality that makes something recognizably different from something else. This means it has specific traits that help you identify it easily.

Example

The distinctive sound of a train can be heard from far away.

Example

The two phones have features that are not distinctive; they could easily be confused with each other.

Example

Can you describe the distinctive features of your favorite animal?

How to pronounce distinctive

Pronunciation: [dɪˈstɪŋktɪv]

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