adjective

distinguishing

adjective

Serving to mark something as different from others.

"A scar on his chin was his most distinguishing feature."

How to Use Distinguishing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes a feature that sets something apart and makes it recognizable.

Common pairings

distinguishing feature distinguishing mark distinguishing characteristic

more distinguishing comparative, distinguishings plural, most distinguishing superlative

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A scar on his chin was his most _____ feature.

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