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

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