Download the app
educalingo
Search
I really value distinctive movies, movies that feel that they came from a person that was really something that they had conceived and they made and is a reflection of who they are.
Roman Coppola

Meaning of "distinctive" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF DISTINCTIVE

distinctive  [dɪˈstɪŋktɪv] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DISTINCTIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Distinctive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES DISTINCTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of distinctive in the English dictionary

The definition of distinctive in the dictionary is serving or tending to distinguish. Other definition of distinctive is denoting one of a set of minimal features of a phoneme in a given language that serve to distinguish it from other phonemes. The distinctive features of /p/ in English are that it is voiceless, bilabial, non-nasal, and plosive; /b/ is voiced, bilabial, non-nasal, and plosive: the two differ by the distinctive feature of voice.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DISTINCTIVE


active
ˈæktɪv
adjunctive
əˈdʒʌŋktɪv
attractive
əˈtræktɪv
collective
kəˈlɛktɪv
conjunctive
kənˈdʒʌŋktɪv
contradistinctive
ˌkɒntrədɪˈstɪŋktɪv
defunctive
dɪˈfʌŋktɪv
disjunctive
dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv
effective
ɪˈfɛktɪv
extinctive
ɪkˈstɪŋktɪv
indistinctive
ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktɪv
injunctive
ɪnˈdʒʌŋktɪv
instinctive
ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv
interactive
ˌɪntərˈæktɪv
nondistinctive
ˌnɒndɪsˈtɪŋktɪv
perspective
pəˈspɛktɪv
respective
rɪˈspɛktɪv
subjunctive
səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv
unconjunctive
ˌʌnkənˈdʒʌŋktɪv
undistinctive
ˌʌndɪˈstɪŋktɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DISTINCTIVE

distinct
distinction
distinctively
distinctiveness
distinctiveness ratio
distinctly
distinctness
distincture
distinguee
distinguish
distinguishable
distinguishably
distinguished
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Order
distinguished-looking
distinguisher
distinguishing

WORDS THAT END LIKE DISTINCTIVE

addictive
alternative
constrictive
constructive
cost-effective
defective
destructive
detective
directive
inactive
predictive
proactive
productive
prospective
protective
reactive
reflective
reproductive
retrospective
selective
subjective

Synonyms and antonyms of distinctive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «DISTINCTIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «distinctive» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of distinctive

Translation of «distinctive» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF DISTINCTIVE

Find out the translation of distinctive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of distinctive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «distinctive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

有特色的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

peculiar
570 millions of speakers

English

distinctive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विशिष्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مـُمَيِّز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

характерный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

distinto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পার্থক্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

distinctif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perbezaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kennzeichnend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

特徴的な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

독특한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Distinction
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

dễ phân biệt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேறுபாட்டை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फरक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ayrım
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

caratteristico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wyróżniający
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

характерний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

distinct
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χαρακτηριστικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kenmerkende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

särskiljande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

særegen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of distinctive

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DISTINCTIVE»

The term «distinctive» is very widely used and occupies the 12.021 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
95
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «distinctive» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of distinctive
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «distinctive».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DISTINCTIVE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «distinctive» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «distinctive» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about distinctive

EXAMPLES

10 QUOTES WITH «DISTINCTIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word distinctive.
1
Primo Angeli
A great trademark is appropriate, dynamic, distinctive, memorable and unique.
2
Francis of Assisi
Grant me the treasure of sublime poverty: permit the distinctive sign of our order to be that it does not possess anything of its own beneath the sun, for the glory of your name, and that it have no other patrimony than begging.
3
Randy Bachman
You don't have to have a great voice to sing, just a distinctive one. But make sure you say the words clearly and tell a story.
4
Ruben Blades
Every band had their own distinctive sound, but it was pretty much dancing music and rhythmic music with a tremendous emphasis on copying the Cuban models.
5
Alexa Chung
It's funny because I think that both France and Britain are known for their distinctive styles, and everyone says that France is so chic and elegant but I think, more than that, French women are renowned for dressing in what suits them.
6
Rich Cohen
With George Clooney, the distinctive quality is a unique kind of American phoniness - charming because it's aware of itself as phony. It's as old as old Huck Finn, but, in our age, it has migrated from the fringes to the center.
7
Roman Coppola
I really value distinctive movies, movies that feel that they came from a person that was really something that they had conceived and they made and is a reflection of who they are.
8
Rachel Cusk
The distinctive feature of my family was intolerance of sensitivity and emotion - 'Everything's great, it all has to be great all the time and why do you have to spoil it?' Whereas probably the most fundamental and important thing to me has been defending my right to tell the truth about how I feel.
9
Antonio Damasio
We do not merely perceive objects and hold thoughts in our minds: all our perceptions and thought processes are felt. All have a distinctive component that announces an unequivocal link between images and the existence of life in our organism.
10
Jonathan Dimbleby
I'm not certain that the BBC can claim to be making a wide enough range of distinctive programmes to make the case convincingly.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DISTINCTIVE»

Discover the use of distinctive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to distinctive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Are Muslims Distinctive?: A Look at the Evidence
Are Muslims Distinctive? represents the first major scientific effort to assess how Muslims and non-Muslims differ--and do not differ--in the contemporary world.
M. Steven Fish, 2011
2
Distincitive feature theory
This volume consists of nine articles dealing with topics in distinctive feature theory in various typologically diverse languages, including Acehnese, Afrikaans, Basque, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Navajo, ...
T. Alan Hall, 2001
3
Before Catastrophe: The Distinctive Path of German Zionism
Role in cementing German Jewish identity is prominently discussed
Hagit Lavsky, 1996
4
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy: Distinctive Features
This book provides a basis for understanding the key theoretical and practical features of MBCT.
Rebecca Crane, 2008
5
Behavioral Activation: Distinctive Features
The book includes numerous case examples and transcribed segments from therapy sessions and outlines behavioral concepts using straightforward terms and examples so that all therapists can see the utility and practical value of this ...
Jonathan Kanter, Andrew M. Busch, Laura C. Rusch, 2009
6
Distinctive House Design and Decor of the Twenties: With ...
Hundreds of excellent photographs, drawings and floor plans depict landscaping, interior and exterior decor.
Richardson Little Wright, 1925
7
Fine Waters: A Connoisseur's Guide to the World's Most ...
The book provides 100 of the world's most popular brands.
Michael Mascha, 2006
8
124 Distinctive House Designs and Floor Plans, 1929
Painstakingly reproduced from a rare edition, this volume offers old-house restorers, preservationists, and lovers of 1920s architecture an authentic view of American homes of the era.
National Building Publications, 2012
9
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Distinctive Features
Divided into two sections, The Distinctive Theoretical Features of ACT and The Distinctive Practical Features of ACT, this book summarises the key features of ACT in 30 concise points and explains how this approach differs from traditional ...
Paul E. Flaxman, J.T. Blackledge, Frank W. Bond, 2010
10
The Distinctive Book of Redneck Baby Names
" So how about calling the new babe Buddy, Fern, or Billy Bob? Rednecks are coming into their own. This book is sure to be a hit with expectant redneck couples.DIV/div
Linda Barth, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DISTINCTIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term distinctive is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Mum's anger at photography company who airbrushed out toddler …
Her daughter's distinctive blemish - a strawberry naevus mark on her left cheek - had been completely removed. Lauren returned to the ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
2
Freckles and distinctive looks make way for bland new Archie
The guilelessness has disappeared; the freckles are indistinct; the hair steepled into a homogenous manga crown. The new avatar of Archie ... «Mumbai Mirror, Jul 15»
3
Jaguar XJ flagship is distinctive luxury style
Jaguar XJ flagship is distinctive luxury style. Copyright 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, ... «News Sentinel, Jul 15»
4
'Distinctive' guitars stolen from Kendal home as police hunt those …
01:27 Wednesday 8 July 2015. 'DISTINCTIVE' guitars were stolen from a Kendal home in an overnight raid on the property. In the early hours of Sunday, July 5, ... «The Westmorland Gazette, Jul 15»
5
A 'distinctive voice'
The newly-appointed vice-president of the Methodist Church in Britain Conference has called for the church to find its distinctive voice in her ... «Fiji Times, Jul 15»
6
CCSU Exercise Science Prof Earns Distinctive Honor
CCSU professor Sean Walsh (right) is taking a heart rate measurement of CCSU student Jilliane Peters (left) during a submaximal exercise test ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
7
Distinctive motorbike stolen from Tockwith
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information after a distinctive Harley Davidson motorbike was stolen from Tockwith. «North Yorkshire Police, Jul 15»
8
Frost & Sullivan Acknowledges the Distinctive Customer-focused …
Frost & Sullivan Acknowledges the Distinctive Customer-focused Attributes of Credence ID's Mobile Biometric Product Suite ... «Newswire Today, Jul 15»
9
Distinctive castle house along the Kennedy gets a king
The distinctive “castle house,” as many who drive by on the Kennedy Expressway call it, will finally get some royal residents. The hulking gray ... «Chicago Sun-Times, Jul 15»
10
Tour distinctive Fairbanks homes this weekend
It's a drive-yourself tour to distinctive Fairbanks homes. This popular event is sponsored by the Fairbanks branch of the American Association of University ... «Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Distinctive [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/distinctive>. May 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z