Here are my simple tips to remember the difference between DISTINCT and DISTINCTIVE.

DISTINCT is an adjective meaning separate, or clearly different from another thing.

You can use DISTINCT in a sentence like this:

“There’s a DISTINCT difference between apples and oranges.”

OR

“The awards cover many DISTINCT categories of filmmaking.”

DISTINCTIVE is an adjective referring to a prominent identifying feature.

You can use DISTINCTIVE in a sentence like this:

“I’d recognise her DISTINCTIVE accent anywhere.”

OR

“Monet’s paintings have a DISTINCTIVE style.”

This sentence shows the difference between DISTINCT and DISTINCTIVE in use:

“The DISTINCTIVE red breast of the robin makes it clearly DISTINCT from other small birds.”

To remember the difference, think about the IVE in DISTINCTIVE. You might say ‘I’VE got DISTINCTIVE green eyes’ (lucky you).

I hope these tips help you remember the difference between DISTINCT and DISTINCTIVE in future!

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