distinctive
gb/dɪstˈɪŋktɪv/ us/dɪstˈɪŋktɪv/
B2
Inglés
~ 9300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B2
property
1
clearly different and recognizable
Easy to see as different from other things, so that you can recognize it quickly.
Patrón de uso:
[something] has a distinctive [feature/quality/style]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "different" when "distinctive" is better. "Different" just means not the same, while "distinctive" means clearly different in a way that makes something easy to recognize. They also confuse "distinctive" with "unique"; "unique" means one of a kind, but "distinctive" does not always mean that strong.
Sinónimos
characteristic (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal and often used for typical features of a group or thing.)
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unique (Stronger; suggests one of a kind, while "distinctive" means clearly different but not necessarily the only one.)
Antónimos
ordinary (Describes something that does not stand out or seem different in any clear way.)
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indistinct (Focuses on being unclear or hard to recognize, the opposite of being clearly noticeable.)
Colocaciones
distinctive feature
|distinctive style
|distinctive voice
|distinctive flavor
|distinctive look
|distinctive character
Temas
description
|appearance
|art
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The restaurant is known for its distinctive red-and-black interior.
- Her distinctive voice made her easy to recognize on the radio.
- The designer has a very distinctive style that sets him apart from others.
- The village has a distinctive character, with narrow streets and old stone houses.
- This cheese has a strong, distinctive flavor that not everyone enjoys.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has a very distinctive laugh.
- The hotel has a distinctive blue door.
- Her painting has a distinctive style.
- That bird has a distinctive song.
- The company logo is simple but distinctive.
adjective
technical
C1
property
2
marking contrast in linguistics
In linguistics, describing a sound or feature that changes the meaning of a word when it is different.
Patrón de uso:
a distinctive [feature/sound/contrast] in [phonology]
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "distinctive feature" in linguistics just means a feature that looks special. In this technical use, it specifically means a sound property that changes meaning, not just any noticeable feature.
Sinónimos
contrastive (Technical term in linguistics with almost the same meaning; often preferred in academic writing.)
Antónimos
redundant (In phonology, refers to a feature that does not distinguish meaning and is therefore not distinctive.)
Colocaciones
distinctive feature
|distinctive sound
|distinctive contrast
|distinctive opposition
Temas
linguistics
|education
|science
|communication
Ejemplos
- In this language, vowel length is a distinctive feature that changes word meaning.
- The study examines which consonant clusters are distinctive in the local dialect.
- Stress is not distinctive in this language, so shifting the stress does not create a new word.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- In English, the sounds /p/ and /b/ are distinctive.
- For this language, tone is a distinctive feature.
- The teacher explained that some sound differences are not distinctive.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
distinctive
AFI
GB/dɪstˈɪŋktɪv/
US/dɪstˈɪŋktɪv/
Sílabas y acento
dis - tinct - ive (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinct)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: distinctive
Familia de palabras
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
distinctiveness
noun
distinctness
noun
Expresiones
distinctive character
1/dɪstˈɪŋktɪv kˈɛɹɪktɚ/
fixed phrase
overall clearly different quality
A general feeling or quality that makes a place, person, or thing easy to see as different from others.
Ejemplos
- The old town has a very distinctive character.
- Modern furniture can still have a warm and distinctive character.
distinctive feature
1/dɪstˈɪŋktɪv fˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
noticeable quality that stands out
A special part or quality of something that makes it easy to see as different from other things.
Ejemplos
- A distinctive feature of the city is its colorful street art.
- The building's glass tower is its most distinctive feature.
distinctive flavor
1/dɪstˈɪŋktɪv flˈeɪvɚ/
fixed phrase
clearly recognizable taste
A special taste that makes a food or drink easy to know and different from others.
Ejemplos
- The herbs give the soup a distinctive flavor.
- This cheese has a sharp, distinctive flavor.
distinctive style
1/dɪstˈɪŋktɪv stˈaɪl/
fixed phrase
clearly recognizable way of doing something
A way of writing, drawing, speaking, or doing something that is easy to recognize as belonging to one person or group.
Ejemplos
- The director is famous for his distinctive style of filmmaking.
- The artist's distinctive style makes her paintings easy to recognize.
distinctive voice
1/dɪstˈɪŋktɪv vˈɔɪs/
fixed phrase
easily recognizable way of speaking
A special sound or way of speaking that makes it easy to know who is talking or singing.
Ejemplos
- The actor has a deep, distinctive voice.
- Radio hosts need a clear and distinctive voice.