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Definition of distinctiveness

distinctiveness

/dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv.nəs/
dis · tinc · tive · ness
Adverb:distinctively
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Adjective:distinctive
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• noun

1

The quality of being individual, easily recognizable, or different from others; uniqueness.

Example

"The historical neighborhood has managed to preserve its cultural distinctiveness despite rapid urban development."

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• Rhymes for distinctiveness

• Nearby Words

distinction
distinctive
distinctively
distinctiveness
distinctly
distinctness
distinguish

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'distinctive' and the noun suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'distinguere' ('to separate between' or 'to mark off').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Distinctiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/distinctiveness
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