Distinctively: meaning, definitions and examples

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distinctively

 

[ dษชหˆstษชล‹ktษชvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a way that is easily recognizable or different from others

Distinctively means in a way that is clearly recognizable or different from others. It emphasizes the uniqueness or individuality of something.

Synonyms

differently, individually, uniquely.

Examples of usage

  • She dressed distinctively, with her colorful scarf and unique jewelry.
  • The logo of the company is distinctively designed to stand out from competitors.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that highlights a particular feature or quality

Distinctively can also mean in a way that emphasizes a particular feature or quality. It is used to draw attention to a specific aspect of something.

Synonyms

characteristically, notably, prominently.

Examples of usage

  • The artist's work is distinctively detailed, with intricate patterns and textures.
  • The wine has a distinctively fruity flavor, with hints of berries and citrus.

Translations

Translations of the word "distinctively" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น distintivamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคถเคฟเคทเฅเคŸ เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unverwechselbar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan khas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธั€ะฐะทะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ charakterystycznie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ฌ็‰นใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท distinctivement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de manera distintiva

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท belirgin bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠน์ง•์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ู…ูŠุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝraznฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝrazne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ฌ็‰นๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ znaฤilno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกberandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะตะบัˆะต ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™rqli ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de manera distintiva

Etymology

The word 'distinctively' is derived from the word 'distinctive', which comes from the Latin word 'distinctivus', meaning 'separate' or 'distinguished'. The concept of being distinct or different has always been valued in human societies, leading to the development of words like 'distinctively' to describe this idea in various contexts.

See also: distinct, distinction, distinctive, distinctiveness, distinctly, distinctness, indistinct, indistinctiveness, indistinctly, indistinctness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,651, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.