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distinctive
What does distinctive mean?
distinctive (adjective): characteristic, typical.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce distinctive?
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Words related to distinctive
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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being of use or service
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characteristic, typical
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low or reduced in price
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wide in extent or scope
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