distinctive

distinctive
I adjective characteristic, conspicuous, contrasting, diacritical, different, differentiating, differentiative, differing, discriminating, distinct, distinguishing, exclusive, idiomatic, idiosyncratic, indicating difference, indicative, individualistic, individualizing, marked, noteworthy, noticeable, particular, peculiar, proprius, salient, separative, serving to distinguish, singular, special, uncommon, unimitated, unique, unlike associated concepts: distinctive characteristic, distinctive name II index different, discriminating (distinguishing), distinct (distinguished from others), individual, meritorious, noteworthy, novel, outstanding (prominent), particular (individual), particular (specific), prominent, remarkable, representative, several (separate), special, specific, uncommon, unusual

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distinctive
Under the Trade Marks Act 1994, any sign which is capable of being represented graphically and is capable of distinguishing goods and services of one business from those of another may be a registered trade or service mark subject to certain exceptions including resemblance to existing marks. Such signs include brands, names, designs, titles, and shapes of goods or packaging. The applicant must specify one or more of the 42 classes of goods or services in which the mark is to be used.

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  • Distinctive — Dis*tinc tive, a. [Cf. F. distinctif.] 1. Marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar. [1913 Webster] The distinctive character and institutions of New England. Bancroft. [1913 Webster] 2. Having the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • distinctive — early 15c., from O.Fr. distinctif and directly from M.L. distinctivus, from L. distinct , pp. of distinguere (see DISTINGUISH (Cf. distinguish)). Meaning markedly individual is from 1580s. Related: Distinctively; distinctiveness …   Etymology dictionary

  • distinctive — peculiar, individual, *characteristic Analogous words: *special, particular, specific, especial: unique, particular, separate, *single: *distinct, separate, several, discrete Antonyms: typical Contrasted words: * …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

  • distinctive — [adj] different, unique characteristic, cool, diacritic, diagnostic, discrete, distinguishing, excellent, extraordinary, far cry, gnarly*, idiosyncratic, individual, like night and day*, offbeat, original, outstanding, peculiar, perfect, poles… …   New thesaurus

  • distinctive — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ individually characteristic; distinct from others of its kind. DERIVATIVES distinctively adverb distinctiveness noun …   English terms dictionary

  • distinctive — [di stiŋk′tiv] adj. [ME < ML distinctivus] making distinct; distinguishing from others; characteristic SYN. CHARACTERISTIC distinctively adv. distinctiveness n …   English World dictionary

  • distinctive — distinct, distinctive 1. Both words are related to the verb distinguish, but distinct means essentially ‘separate, different’ (The word has several distinct meanings) or ‘unmistakable, decided’ (She has a distinct impression of being watched),… …   Modern English usage

  • distinctive — ● distinctif, distinctive adjectif Qui permet de reconnaître, de distinguer ; spécifique, typique : Un signe distinctif. ● distinctif, distinctive (expressions) adjectif Fonction distinctive, fonction de différenciation des unités significatives… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • distinctive — [[t]dɪstɪ̱ŋktɪv[/t]] ADJ GRADED Something that is distinctive has a special quality or feature which makes it easily recognizable and different from other things of the same type. ...the distinctive odour of chlorine. ...a distinctive blue and… …   English dictionary

  • distinctive — dis|tinc|tive [ dı stıŋktıv ] adjective ** easy to recognize because of being different from other people or things of the same type: INDIVIDUAL: a smooth, rich coffee with a distinctive flavor a distinctive feature: Good visuals and diagrams are …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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