distinctive◼◼◼(distinguishing, see also: distinguishing) adjective [UK: dɪ.ˈstɪŋk.tɪv] [US: ˌdɪ.ˈstɪŋk.tɪv]Japan has many distinctive traits. = Le Japon a de nombreux traits très distinctifs.
distinguishing◼◼◻(that serves to distinguish, see also: distinctive) adjective [UK: dɪ.ˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ɪŋ] [US: ˌdɪ.ˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ɪŋ]He had no distinguishing features. = Il est dépourvu de signes distinctifs.