distinctive Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
    typical.
    • Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor"- Curtis Wilkie
    • that is typical of you!
  2. adjective satellite capable of being classified
    classifiable.

WordNet

Dis*tinc"tive adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. distinctif.
Definitions
  1. Marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar.
    The distinctive character and institutions of New England. Bancroft.
  2. Having the power to distinguish and discern; discriminating. Obs. Sir T. Browne.

Webster 1913