CEFR C1

distinctive

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: unique, characteristic, individual, peculiar, idiosyncratic

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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."

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