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Distinctive vs. Distinctively — What's the Difference?

Distinctive vs. Distinctively — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Distinctive and Distinctively

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Distinctive

Characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others
Juniper berries give gin its distinctive flavour

Distinctively

Serving to identify; distinguishing or characteristic
The distinctive call of the hermit thrush. See Usage Note at distinct.

Distinctive

Serving to identify; distinguishing or characteristic
The distinctive call of the hermit thrush. See Usage Note at distinct.

Distinctively

Distinguished or attractive
"Her forefinger tracked the cleft in his chin, and she thought how distinctive it made him look" (Joan Johnston).

Distinctive

Distinguished or attractive
"Her forefinger tracked the cleft in his chin, and she thought how distinctive it made him look" (Joan Johnston).
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Distinctively

(Linguistics) Phonemically relevant and capable of conveying a difference in meaning, as nasalization in the initial sound of mat versus bat.

Distinctive

(Linguistics) Phonemically relevant and capable of conveying a difference in meaning, as nasalization in the initial sound of mat versus bat.

Distinctively

In a distinctive manner; in a way that is notable for its difference.

Distinctive

Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing.
A product in distinctive packaging

Distinctively

With distinction; plainly.

Distinctive

(rare) Discriminating, discerning, having the ability to distinguish between things.

Distinctively

In an identifiably distinctive manner;
The distinctively conservative district of the county

Distinctive

Characteristic, typical.
His distinctive bass voice

Distinctive

(rare) Distinguished, being distinct in character or position.

Distinctive

Used to separate clauses in place of stops.

Distinctive

Distinguishing a particular sense of word.

Distinctive

A distinctive thing: a quality or property permitting distinguishing; a characteristic.

Distinctive

A distinctive accent.

Distinctive

(theology) A distinctive belief, tenet, or dogma of a denomination or sect.

Distinctive

Marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar.
The distinctive character and institutions of New England.

Distinctive

Having the power to distinguish and discern; discriminating.

Distinctive

Of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing;
Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor
That is typical of you!

Distinctive

Possible to classify

Distinctive

Serving to distinguish or identify a species or group;
The distinguishing mark of the species is its plumage
Distinctive tribal tattoos
We were asked to describe any identifying marks or distinguishing features

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