C1
distinct vs distinctive vs distinguished
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| distinctadjective/dɪˈstɪŋkt/ | Meaning clearly different or separate from something else; also easy to notice | Goes with distinct from | Example The study found two distinct groups of online shoppers. |
| distinctiveadjective/dɪˈstɪŋk.tɪv/ | Meaning clearly different from others, so that it is easy to recognize | Goes with distinctive feature | Example She has a distinctive laugh that you can hear across the room. |
| distinguishedadjective/dɪˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃt/ | Meaning very successful and respected because of your achievements, often over a long time | Goes with distinguished career | Example She had a distinguished career as a judge. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The animals form three groups.