distinctive feature

/dəˌstɪŋ(k)tɪv ˌfitʃər/
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Other forms: distinctive features

Definitions of distinctive feature
  1. noun
    an odd or unusual characteristic
    synonyms: distinguishing characteristic, peculiarity
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    types:
    calling card
    a distinguishing characteristic or behavior
    type of:
    characteristic, feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
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