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distinctive

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of distinctive

1 being not of the same kind
  • She seems to alternate between two distinctive musical styles.
Synonyms of distinctive

different, disparate, dissimilar, distant, distinct, distinguishable, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike
Words Related to distinctive

divers, miscellaneous, mixed, several, sundry, variant, varied, various

differentiable, discriminable

alternate, alternative, individual, particular, peculiar, single

disproportionate, divergent, unequal
Near Antonyms of distinctive

equal, selfsame

equivalent, tantamount

akin, analogous, comparable, homological, homologous, related

homogeneous, homogenous, uniform
Antonyms of distinctive

alike, identical, indistinguishable, kin, kindred, like, parallel, same, similar
2 serving to identify as belonging to an individual or group
  • the distinctive odor of a barnyard
Synonyms of distinctive

characteristic, classic, discriminating, distinct, distinguishing, identifying, individual, peculiar, proper, symptomatic, typical
Words Related to distinctive

idiosyncratic

identifiable, pronounced, unmistakable

general, generic

common, normal, regular, usual

especial, particular, special, specific

archetypal (also archetypical), model, paradigmatic
Antonyms of distinctive

atypical, nontypical, uncharacteristic, untypical

Synonym Discussion of distinctive

characteristic, individual, peculiar, distinctive mean indicating a special quality or identity. characteristic applies to something that distinguishes or identifies a person or thing or class.
    • responded with her characteristic wit
individual stresses qualities that distinguish one from all other members of the same kind or class.
    • a highly individual writing style
peculiar applies to qualities possessed only by a particular individual or class or kind and stresses rarity or uniqueness.
    • an eccentricity that is peculiar to the British
distinctive indicates qualities distinguishing and uncommon and often superior or praiseworthy.
    • a distinctive aura of grace and elegance

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