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Marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar.

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  1. a. Marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar.
  2. a. Having the power to distinguish and discern; discriminating.
  3. adj. of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
  4. adj. capable of being classified
  5. 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.
  6. j:100 s. of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing