— distinctively , adv. — distinctiveness , n.
/di stingk"tiv/ , adj.
1. serving to distinguish; characteristic; distinguishing: the distinctive stripes of the zebra.
2. having a special quality, style, attractiveness, etc.; notable.
[ 1575-85; distinctivus, equiv. to L distinct ( us ) DISTINCT + -ivus -IVE ]
Syn. 1. individual.