distinctive
/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/adjective
उच्चारण डिस्टिंक्टिव
विशिष्ट
Core word
- 1
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
विशिष्ट
- a distinctive voice
- The mango has a distinctive sweet smell that you can notice from afar.
- The temple has a distinctive tower that you can spot from a distance.
+ 3 more examples
- Her distinctive laugh made her easy to find in the crowd.
- Each region of India has its own distinctive cuisine.
- The brand is known for its distinctive blue packaging.
Synonyms characteristic unique special individual recognizable
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
distinctive + noun
Before a noun, it describes a quality or feature that makes something easy to recognise and different from others.
संज्ञा से पहले यह ऐसे गुण या विशेषता का वर्णन करता है जिससे कोई वस्तु दूसरों से अलग और आसानी से पहचानी जा सके।
- The singer has a distinctive voice.
- The temple has a distinctive blue dome.
be distinctive of / to
To say something is characteristic of a group or place, use distinctive of or distinctive to.
किसी समूह या स्थान की विशेषता बताने के लिए 'distinctive of' या 'distinctive to' आता है।
- The style is distinctive of Madhubani art.
a distinctive feature / look / taste
It often goes with feature, look, taste, smell or style.
यह प्रायः feature, look, taste, smell या style के साथ आता है।
- Cardamom gives the tea a distinctive taste.
distinctive vs. distinct
Distinctive means characteristic and special; distinct means clearly separate or clearly noticeable.
'Distinctive' का अर्थ विशिष्ट और अलग पहचान वाला है; 'distinct' का अर्थ स्पष्ट रूप से अलग या स्पष्ट दिखाई देने वाला है।
- His distinctive walk is easy to recognise.
- There are three distinct groups in the class.
+Collocations 4
distinctive + noun
featurevoicestyleflavourcoloursmell
- Saffron gives the dish a distinctive flavour.
adverb + distinctive
highlyveryinstantlyparticularlyuniquely
- Her handwriting is highly distinctive.
distinctive + of
a regiona culturea writera schoola period
- The costume is distinctive of Kashmir.
verb + distinctive
havedevelopcreategiveshow
- The village has developed a distinctive craft.
“More examples 5
- Banarasi sarees have a distinctive golden border.
बनारसी साड़ियों की किनारी विशिष्ट सुनहरी होती है।
- The Gateway of India is a distinctive landmark of Mumbai.
Gateway of India मुंबई का एक विशिष्ट स्थल-चिह्न है।
- Radhika could recognise her teacher by his distinctive cough.
राधिका अपने शिक्षक को उनकी विशिष्ट खाँसी से पहचान सकती थी।
- The bird is known for its distinctive call.
यह पक्षी अपनी विशिष्ट आवाज़ के लिए जाना जाता है।
- Each region of India has its own distinctive cuisine.
भारत के प्रत्येक क्षेत्र का अपना विशिष्ट भोजन है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ There is a distinctive difference between the two words.
✓ There is a distinct difference between the two words.
For a clearly noticeable difference, use distinct, not distinctive.
स्पष्ट रूप से दिखने वाले अंतर के लिए 'distinct' आता है, 'distinctive' नहीं।
✗ This style is distinctive from other styles.
✓ This style is distinct from other styles.
The adjective that takes from is distinct, not distinctive.
'from' के साथ 'distinct' आता है, 'distinctive' नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives all mean different, but each shows a different kind of difference.
ये विशेषण 'अलग' का अर्थ देते हैं, पर हर एक अलग प्रकार के अंतर को दिखाता है।
Special in a way that helps you recognise it.
इस तरह विशेष कि उसे पहचाना जा सके।
- The tower has a distinctive shape.
Clearly separate or easy to notice.
स्पष्ट रूप से अलग या आसानी से दिखाई देने वाला।
- There is a distinct smell of smoke.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep apart distinctive (easy to recognize) and distinct (clearly separate or different).
Distinctive (पहचानने में आसान, विशिष्ट) और distinct (स्पष्ट रूप से अलग) को अलग रखिए।