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distinctive

distinctive

Meaning of distinctive

English

clearly different and easy to recognize

Deutsch

deutlich verschieden und leicht zu erkennen

distinctive

Pronunciation

British English
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
American English
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive with German translation

distinctive usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The red roofs are a distinctive feature of the city.

Die roten Dächer sind kennzeichnend für die Stadt.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

This color is a distinctive feature of the brand.

Diese Farbe ist kennzeichnend für die Marke.

distinctive synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between distinctive, characteristic, distinguishing, and unique

characteristic
🇬🇧English

typical of someone or something, not necessarily standing out

B2very often

ENA curved beak is characteristic of many birds of prey.

D
🇬🇧English
distinguishing

used for a feature that tells things apart

B2often

ENThe scar was a distinguishing mark on his left cheek.

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U
🇬🇧English
unique

the only one of its kind; much stronger

B2very often

ENEach snowflake is unique.

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distinctive meaning: what does it mean?

clearly different and easy to recognize

distinctive pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

distinctive is pronounced as /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

distinctive definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Die roten Dächer sind kennzeichnend für die Stadt. Translation: The red roofs are a distinctive feature of the city.

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