distinctive

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈstɪŋ(k)tɪv/

adjective

  • characteristic of one person or thing, and so serving to distinguish it from others: juniper berries give gin its distinctive flavour

Derivatives

distinctively

adverb

distinctiveness

noun

Origin:

late Middle English (in the sense 'serving to differentiate'): from late Latin distinctivus, from Latin distinct- 'distinguished' (see distinct)