distinctiveness

/dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv.nəs/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv.nəs/ (ame, ipa) · /-tivnə̇s, -tēv- also -təv-/ (ame, mw)

distinctiveness — noun

1. the quality that makes a person or thing stand out clearly from others, so they

1.名詞B2
釋義

the quality that makes a person or thing stand out clearly from others, so they are easy to notice or identify

例句

The fashion label's red-and-white stripes gave the brand a distinctiveness that shoppers recognised instantly.

collocation: brand's distinctiveness / gave the brand a distinctiveness

Mei-Lin's dreamlike paintings have a distinctiveness that sets her apart from other local artists.

verb pattern: have a distinctiveness that sets [someone] apart

同義詞
  • uniqueness

    stronger emphasis on being one of a kind, while distinctiveness focuses on being noticeably different

  • originality

    focuses on novelty and inventiveness rather than the broader quality of being different from others

  • individuality

    emphasises personal character or identity that sets someone apart

反義詞
  • ordinariness

    the state of being unremarkable or average

  • sameness

    lack of variety or distinguishing features

常見錯誤

❌The distinctiveness between the two twins is hard to spot.
✅The difference between the two twins is hard to spot.
💡Distinctiveness describes a quality that makes something stand out on its own, not the gap or contrast between two specific items.
❌There are many distinctivenesses in her work.
✅There is a strong distinctiveness in her work.
💡Distinctiveness is uncountable and rarely used in plural form.