distinctive

Meanings

• adjective

  Standing out in a way that is noticeably different from others

  - "The distinctive features of the painting set it apart from others."
  - "The distinctive smell of freshly baked bread is easily recognizable."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with distinctive
pensive , dense , sense , fence

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Variants

List of all variants of distinctive that leads to same result
distinctive , distinctively , distinctiveness , distinctivenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'distinctus' meaning 'set apart, marked out'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'distinctive' has 11 letters.

2. In heraldry, a distinctive design or symbol is called a 'device'.

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Related Concepts

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1. unique: Related concept that refers to something that is not identical to any other, but may or may not be noticeably different.

2. individual: Related concept that refers to a single entity that is separate and distinct from others.

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Culture

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In literature, 'distinctive' is often used to describe characters or settings that stand out in unique ways. In art, it can refer to the use of bold colors or striking shapes to make a piece stand out.

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3. mnemonics
   

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