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distinctive

distinctive

Meaning of distinctive

English

clearly different and easy to recognize

Русский

ясно отличающийся от других, легко узнаваемый

distinctive

Pronunciation

British English
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
American English
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом distinctive

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

7 сочетаний

Отличительные черты

Distinguishing features
distinctive features
отличительные черты

Big windows are one of the distinctive features of our new office.

Большие окна — одна из отличительных черт нашего нового офиса.

a distinctive shape
характерная форма

You can recognize this lighthouse from far away by its distinctive shape.

Этот маяк можно издалека узнать по характерной форме.

  • distinctive markingsхарактерные отметины

Узнаваемый вкус, запах, стиль

Recognizable taste, smell and style
a distinctive flavor
характерный вкус

Smoked paprika gives the stew a distinctive flavor.

Копчёная паприка придаёт рагу характерный вкус.

a distinctive voice
узнаваемый голос

Our radio host has such a distinctive voice that people recognize her in stores.

У нашей радиоведущей такой узнаваемый голос, что её узнают в магазинах.

  • a distinctive smellхарактерный запах
  • a distinctive styleузнаваемый стиль

distinctive usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

The bird has a distinctive black stripe on its head.

У этой птицы на голове отличительная чёрная полоса.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

The house has a distinctive red door.

Отличительная черта этого дома — красная дверь.

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.

Advanced: broader words

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?

У этой птицы на голове отличительная чёрная полоса. Translation: The bird has a distinctive black stripe on its head.

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