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distinctive characteristic

[/dɪˈstɪŋktɪv ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/]
nounpl: distinctive characteristics
característica distintiva
1. A feature or quality that makes someone or something different from others and easy to recognize
The distinctive characteristic of this bird species is its bright red plumage.
A característica distintiva desta espécie de ave é sua plumagem vermelha brilhante.
2. A distinguishing trait or attribute that sets apart an individual, group, or object
Loyalty is a distinctive characteristic of this dog breed.
A lealdade é uma característica distintiva desta raça de cão.
Synonyms
distinguishing featurehallmarktrademarkpeculiaritydistinctive traitdefining feature
Antonyms
common featuregeneric traitordinary characteristic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica distintiva
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
traço distintivo
alternative regional usage
Portugal
característica distintiva
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a hallmark of
the mark of
a tell-tale sign of
signature feature
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