DISTINCTIVE FEATURE Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase distinctive feature. (close relations)
feature
Best Alternative Words for DISTINCTIVE FEATURE
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peculiarity | nounn | |||||||
noun • an odd or unusual characteristic • a distinguishing trait • something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting | ||||||||
attribute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished • an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity verb • attribute or credit to • decide as to where something belongs in a scheme | ||||||||
characteristic | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • typical or distinctive noun • a prominent attribute or aspect of something • a distinguishing quality; a feature that can be used to identify something • the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2 • any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions | ||||||||
hallmark | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something • a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity | ||||||||
idiosyncrasy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual | ||||||||
property | nounn | |||||||
noun • something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone • a basic or essential property shared by all members of a class • any area set aside for a particular purpose • a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished • any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie | ||||||||
quality | nounn | |||||||
noun • an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone • a degree or grade of excellence or worth • a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something • (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) • high social status adjective satellite • of superior grade • of high social status | ||||||||
trait | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinguishing feature of your personal nature | ||||||||
distinguishing characteristic | nounn | |||||||
noun • an odd or unusual characteristic |