Definitions for distinctive
dɪˈstɪŋk tɪvdis·tinc·tive

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. distinctive, typical(adj)

   of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

   "Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor"- Curtis Wilkie; "that is typical of you!"

2. classifiable, distinctive(adj)

   capable of being classified

Wiktionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. distinctive(Adjective)

   that serves to distinguish between things

2. distinctive(Adjective)

   that is characteristic or typical of something

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Distinctive(adj)

   marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar

   Etymology: [Cf. F. distinctif.]

2. Distinctive(adj)

   having the power to distinguish and discern; discriminating

   Etymology: [Cf. F. distinctif.]

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. distinctive

   To have a specific form or way of creating or expressing.

   As humans we have similar qualities and distinctive form or ways of creating and expressing ourselves.

   Submitted by MaryC on April 8, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'distinctive' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #4124

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'distinctive' in Adjectives Frequency: #567

How to pronounce distinctive?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of distinctive in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of distinctive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of distinctive in a Sentence

1. Oprah Winfrey:

   I think she presses her audience -- whether or not they agree with her -- to be accountable for what their perspective is, i think she does push her audience in a way that's very distinctive from anyone else who has graced the talk show stage.

2. Des Bray:

   Clearly somebody has gone to the effort of making that quilt for somebody that they care about and love, it's extremely distinctive and it's impossible to believe that somebody doesn't know who had that quilt.

3. Ehsan Sehgal:

   A sustainable global peace lies only in reconsidering and changing distinctive and monopolized thoughts and policies within ruling minds since practically that cost nothing. However, such precious belief, faith, and step can constitute equality, security, and justice everywhere.

4. John Reilly:

   The opportunity to see and learn about some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures, coupled with a mix of distinctive rides and activities, will give our visitors a meaningful experience only SeaWorld can create.

5. Unknown Russian:

   Every culture has its distinctive and normal system of government. Yours is democracy, moderated by corruption. Ours is totalitarianism, moderated by assassination.

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