Distinctly vs. Distinctively — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Distinctly and Distinctively
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Distinctly
In a way that is readily distinguishable by the senses; clearly
Reading each word slowly and distinctly
Distinctively
Serving to identify; distinguishing or characteristic
The distinctive call of the hermit thrush. See Usage Note at distinct.
Distinctly
Readily distinguishable from all others; discrete
On two distinct occasions.
Distinctively
Distinguished or attractive
"Her forefinger tracked the cleft in his chin, and she thought how distinctive it made him look" (Joan Johnston).
Distinctly
Easily perceived by the senses
A distinct flavor.
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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.
Distinctly
Clearly defined; unquestionable
At a distinct disadvantage.
Distinctively
In a distinctive manner; in a way that is notable for its difference.
Distinctly
In a distinct manner.
Distinctively
With distinction; plainly.
Distinctly
With distinctness; not confusedly; without the blending of one part or thing another; clearly; plainly; as, to see distinctly.
Distinctively
In an identifiably distinctive manner;
The distinctively conservative district of the county
Distinctly
With meaning; significantly.
Thou dost snore distinctly;There's meaning in thy snores.
Distinctly
Clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment;
It's distinctly possible
I could clearly see myself in his situation
Distinctly
In a distinct and distinguishable manner;
The subtleties of this distinctly British occasion
Distinctly
To a distinct degree;
Urbanization in Spain is distinctly correlated with a fall in reproductive rate
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