serving to distinguish; characteristic; distinguishing

the distinctive stripes of the zebra.

having a special quality, style, attractiveness, etc.; notable.

adjective

common , normal , resembling , same , similar , standard

adjective

characteristic , cool , diacritic , diagnostic , discrete , distinguishing , excellent , extraordinary , far cry , gnarly * , idiosyncratic , individual , like night and day , offbeat , original , outstanding , peculiar , perfect , poles apart , proper , separate , single , singular , special , superior , typical , uncommon , unreal , weird , wickednotes:distinct means something stands out - while distinctive implies that an attribute or quality make something recognizable or distinguishable , vintage , discriminating , discriminative , unique