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Distinct vs. Distinctive
distinct
Definition
(often followed by 'from') not alike; different in nature or quality
Examples
a tree related to but quite distinct from the European beech
distinctive
Definition
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
Examples
Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor
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