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DISTINCTIVE

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Distinctive.

How to pronounce distinctive:

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Distinctive - as an adjective satellite

Of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing

Example: "Jerusalem has a distinctive middle east flavor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
typical

Capable of being classified

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
classifiable

Distinctive - as a noun

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

(hebrew grammar) a distinctive accent.

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

Distinctive - as an adjective

Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing.

Example: "A product in distinctive packaging"

Discriminating, discerning, having the ability to distinguish between things.

Characteristic, typical.

Example: "His distinctive bass voice"

Distinguished, being distinct in character or position.

(hebrew grammar, of accents) used to separate clauses in place of stops.

(of sounds) distinguishing a particular sense of word.

Example Sentences

"Her distinctive laugh could be heard from across the room."
"The building's architecture is very distinctive and easily recognizable."
"He has a distinctive style of painting that is unique to him."
"The fragrance of the flowers was quite distinctive."
"The cat has a distinctive marking on its tail."
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Word Game Points

Is DISTINCTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, distinctive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISTINCTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is DISTINCTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, distinctive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISTINCTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is DISTINCTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, distinctive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISTINCTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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