distinctive
UK/dɪ'stɪŋ(k)tɪv/US/di'stiŋktiv/
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Definitions
adj.
Having a special quality or feature that makes something easily recognizable.
独特的，有辨识度的
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddis- (apart) + stinct (prick) + -ive (tending to) = 'tending to mark apart.' A distinctive feature is one that carries the mark setting something off from everything else — a distinctive voice, logo, or style you'd recognize anywhere.
Root stinct still carries 42 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.distinctive feature独特的特征
- 2.distinctive style独特的风格
- 3.distinctive flavor独特的味道
- 4.distinctive appearance与众不同的外表
- 5.highly distinctive极有辨识度的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The bird has a distinctive red crest on its head.
- 2.
Her writing has a distinctive rhythm that's instantly recognizable.