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distinct characteristics

[/dɪˈstɪŋkt ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪks/]
noun phrase
características distintas
1. Features or qualities that are clearly recognizable and noticeably different from others; distinctive traits that set something or someone apart
The distinct characteristics of the two species make them easy to identify.
As características distintas das duas espécies as tornam fáceis de identificar.
2. Identifying features that are unique or particular to a person, object, or group
Each culture has distinct characteristics that define its identity.
Cada cultura possui características distintas que definem sua identidade.
Synonyms
distinctive featuresunique traitsdefining qualitiespeculiar attributesdistinguishing marks
Antonyms
common featuresgeneric traitsindistinct qualitiessimilar characteristics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
características distintas
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
características distintas
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian Portuguese (alternative)
traços característicos
Alternative and equally common expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

stand out
set apart
mark of distinction
hallmark
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