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Lincoln's removal from New Salem to Springfield and his entrance into a law partnership with Major John T. Stuart begin a distinctively new period in his career.
John George Nicolay

Meaning of "distinctively" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DISTINCTIVELY

distinctively  [dɪˈstɪŋktɪvlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DISTINCTIVELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Distinctively is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES DISTINCTIVELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of distinctively in the English dictionary

The definition of distinctively in the dictionary is in a way that creates distinction or difference.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DISTINCTIVELY


adjunctively
əˈdʒʌŋktɪvlɪ
attractively
əˈtræktɪvlɪ
collectively
kəˈlektɪvlɪ
conjunctively
kənˈdʒʌŋktɪvlɪ
contradistinctively
ˌkɒntrədɪˈstɪŋktɪvlɪ
destructively
dɪˈstrʌktɪvlɪ
disjunctively
dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪvlɪ
effectively
ɪˈfɛktɪvlɪ
electively
ɪˈlɛktɪvlɪ
indistinctively
ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋktɪvlɪ
inductively
ɪnˈdʌktɪvlɪ
injunctively
ɪnˈdʒʌŋktɪvlɪ
instinctively
ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvlɪ
objectively
əbˈdʒɛktɪvlɪ
prospectively
prəˈspɛktɪvlɪ
respectively
rɪˈspɛktɪvlɪ
retrospectively
ˌrɛtrəʊˈspɛktɪvlɪ
selectively
sɪˈlɛktɪvlɪ
subjectively
səbˈdʒɛktɪvlɪ
subjunctively
səbˈdʒʌŋktɪvlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DISTINCTIVELY

distinct
distinction
distinctive
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 DISTINCTIVELY

actively
aggressively
alternatively
collaboratively
comparatively
creatively
cumulatively
excessively
exclusively
extensively
lively
lovely
massively
negatively
positively
progressively
qualitatively
quantitatively
relatively
successively
tentatively

Synonyms and antonyms of distinctively in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «distinctively» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DISTINCTIVELY

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

Translator English - Chinese

区别
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

distintivamente
570 millions of speakers

English

distinctively
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विशिष्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

متميز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отчетливо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

distintamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্বাতন্ত্র্যসূচক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

distinctement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tersendiri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unverwechselbar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

独特の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

특유
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Khususe
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đặc sắc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தனித்துவமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विशिष्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ayırıcı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tipicamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wyraźnie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

виразно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

distinct
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ευδιάκριτη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eiesoortige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

distinctively
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

utpreget
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of distinctively

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DISTINCTIVELY»

The term «distinctively» is quite widely used and occupies the 51.963 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DISTINCTIVELY» OVER TIME

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

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7 QUOTES WITH «DISTINCTIVELY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word distinctively.
1
David Deutsch
Quantum computation is... a distinctively new way of harnessing nature... It will be the first technology that allows useful tasks to be performed in collaboration between parallel universes.
2
Asa Gray
It was implicitly supposed that every living thing was distinctively plant or animal; that there were real and profound differences between the two, if only they could be seized.
3
Asa Gray
The best opinion now is, that there are multitudinous forms which are not sufficiently differentiated to be distinctively either plant or animal, while, as respects ordinary plants and animals, the difficulty of laying down a definition has become far greater than ever before.
4
Asa Gray
We have spoken of beings so low in the scale that the individuals throughout their whole existence are not sufficiently specialized to be distinctively plant or animal: yet these are definite life in simpler shape.
5
Ryan Hurst
I think it's particularly a distinctively American concept that resonates with American culture through biker culture. A motorcycle is an independent thing. You're like, 'I don't want to ride in a car with this person. I want to be independent and ride by myself. But, let's ride in a group. Let's be independent, together.'
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John George Nicolay
Lincoln's removal from New Salem to Springfield and his entrance into a law partnership with Major John T. Stuart begin a distinctively new period in his career.
7
Jane Pauley
I think the success of a talk show depends on how true it is to the personality of the person hosting it. The shows I really admire, like 'Oprah' and 'Ellen,' are distinctively like their hosts, so I think my show will be successful only if we try to stay consistent to my own sense of myself.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DISTINCTIVELY»

Discover the use of distinctively in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to distinctively and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Distinctively American: The Residential Liberal Arts Colleges
" This important volume explores the triumphs and challenges of one segment of the American higher educational universe.
Steven Koblik, Stephen Richards Graubard
2
Recovering the Lost Tools of Learning: An Approach to ...
Public education is in crisis. At the heart of the problem is the idea that education can exist in a moral vacuum. Describes the melee in public education and calls for a return to classical teaching methods.
Douglas Wilson, Marvin Olasky, 1991
3
Distinctively Baptist Essays on Baptist History: A ...
This collection of essays by different authors is presented as a tribute to Walter B. "Buddy" Shurden, (distinctively Baptist) church historian, teacher, preacher, author, Baptist apologist extraordinaire.
Marc A. Jolley, John D. Pierce, 2005
4
Distinctively Different: Second Lesson Sermons for Sundays ...
If you want to see that Paul's insights are more contemporary than this morning's newspaper, read this book. If you want your spirit refreshed and your soul uplifted, read this book. Give yourself a break today, read this book!
Gary L. Carver, 2001
5
Showing, Sensing, and Seeming: Distinctively Sensory ...
What do all those distinctively sensory representations have in common? Dominic Gregory argues that they are alike in having meanings of a certain special type.
Dominic Gregory, 2013
6
Intimidation by Political Correctness: A Distinctively ...
- The ultimate politically incorrect political commentary---and beyond. -Political trinitrotoluene in print. -This little book is sure to enlighten some and bring out the irrational in others. How will you find it.
J. W. Brasher, 2010
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Distinctively Catholic
Daniel Donovan. real commitment to pastoral needs and to a desire to make the gospel and Catholic life relevant to local cultures is exposed to the danger of losing sight of something essential, of breaking at a very deep levelthebondof unity ...
Daniel Donovan
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A Distinctively Baptist Church: Renewing Your Church in Practice
It is not so much whether or not we remember and honor their names; what is important is whether we honor the legacy they left us.A Distinctively Baptist Church explains how historically Baptist beliefs can and should shape the way a church ...
Ronnie Prevost, 2008
9
The Centrality of Jesus Christ for Moral Theology: A ...
The work of noted Protestant ethicist Stanley Hauerwas provides a social location as well as concreteness to the otherwise abstract and sometimes vague moral theology of Haring.
Lindsey Alison Esbensen, 2008
10
Distinctively Presbyterian
Chapman continues to explore the book of Order as a story of people together seeking ways to carry out their call by God to faithful unity in the midst of diversity.
William E. Chapman, Martha S. Gilliss, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DISTINCTIVELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term distinctively is used in the context of the following news items.
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Summer Budget: Osborne unbound delivers a blow to the state
It was a counter-Brown Budget, with a distinctively Conservative answer to the problem of low pay. Balancing the books is plainly no longer the ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
2
Another elaborate dinosaur find in Alberta – 660 NEWS
Each species has a distinctively shaped skull, as well as a unique pattern of horns and protrusions – called “ornaments” – that come out of it. «Celebrity Cafe - Entertainment News, Jul 15»
3
Gay Marriages #1 Foe Could Get Indicted
Adding a distinctively Texas flavor to the scandal, The Texas Rangers—the actual ones, who do actually still exist, and who actually wear the ... «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
4
Was Microsoft Doomed with Nokia?
By the time that Microsoft's new phone OS arrived it was too late to gain share with a competent but not distinctively better offering. And they ... «CMSWire, Jul 15»
5
Joni Mitchell making 'remarkable progress', expected to make full …
Singer Joni Mitchell is known for her distinctively rich contralto voice and open-tuned guitar. ― File picLOS ANGELES, July 9 ― Folk legend ... «Malay Mail Online, Jul 15»
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Trouble on Wagstaff Drive: Noise complaints pit new brewery …
The press coverage has portrayed the neighbours in a distinctively predatory light. “We feel insulted,” says Pittalis. “They've made the brewery ... «National Post, Jul 15»
7
Beer lovers toast Jack Horner
... way was Ken Grossman, a dedicated California amateur who dreamed of starting his own brewery and making distinctively American ales. «Corvallis Gazette Times, Jul 15»
8
Tales from the Crypt: Killed by a jilted lover
But the dead man's distinctively shaped nose was still very much recognisable and there was unanimous agreement that the name on the coffin ... «Auckland stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
9
Gothic embrace in airport branding
... new branding is to form a closer connection to the city the airport serves, and make what is many people's first contact distinctively Dunedin. «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»
10
'Killer Come Hither' totally unsatisfying in countless ways
Begley, who's written a dozen other fiction and non-fiction books, has created a distinctively literate thriller that is only occasionally thrilling. «Lansing State Journal, Jul 15»

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