distinctive indicates qualities distinguishing and uncommon and often superior or praiseworthy.

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adjective serving to distinguish; characteristic; distinguishing: distinguishing. the distinctive stripes of the zebra. Synonyms: individual having a special quality, style, attractiveness, etc.; notable.

Something that is distinctive has special qualities that make it easily recognizable.

Definition of distinctive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. serving to distinguish; characteristic; distinguishing: the zebra's distinctive stripes. 2. having a special quality, style, attractiveness, etc.; notable. 3. Ling. serving to distinguish meanings. …

Collocations: distinctive in [quality, appearance, shape], distinctive and [unique, individual, original], gives it a distinctive [smell, flavor, taste], more...