distinctive (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

Definition

Serving to distinguish or set apart; characteristic or unique.

Examples

• The chef's distinctive use of spices made his dishes unforgettable.

• Each species has its own distinctive call that helps them find each other.

• His distinctive style of humor always made people laugh.

How to Use distinctive

distinctive of (prepositional phrase)

Serving to distinguish something from others. — "The blue color is distinctive of this particular type of bird."

Synonyms of distinctive

Words with a similar meaning to distinctive:

• unique
• characteristic
• individual
• peculiar
• idiosyncratic

Antonyms of distinctive

Words with the opposite meaning to distinctive:

• ordinary
• common
• generic

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