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Christine S.
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Bedeutet distinct das gleiche wie distinctive?

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Nein, beide Wörter haben unterschiedliche Bedeutung:

distinctive (charakteristisch) hat 2 Bedeutungen:
1. Serving to identify - z.B The zebra has distinctive stripes.
2. Distinguished or attractive - z.B. This is a very distinctive feature of this product. We should buy it!

distinct (eindeutig) hat 3 Bedeutungen:
1. Distinguishable from all others - z.B. in two distinct moments
2. Easily perceived by the senses - z.B This fruit has a very distinct taste.
3. Clearly defined - z.B This hotel has a distinct advantage - it is directly on the beach.