distinct feature

collocation in English

meaningsofdistinctandfeature

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distinct
adjective
uk
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/us
/dɪˈstɪŋkt/
clearly noticeable; that ...
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feature
noun
uk
/ˈfiː.tʃər/us
/ˈfiː.tʃɚ/
a typical quality or an important part ...
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(Definition ofdistinctandfeaturefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The mostdistinctfeatureis the side layers where the velocities can exceed those a t the centre by orders of magnitude.
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The mostdistinctfeatureof this new oligarchy was its profound and multiple links to the crown.
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The two thematic roles it bears will then each constitute adistinctfeatureof the item, each with its own independent activation level.
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The spatial, spectral and temporal transformations among sonic classes are adistinctfeatureof ecologically based techniques.
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Tobias (1962) indeed has argued that tanning ability is adistinctfeatureinherited independently of initial pigmentation.
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It has been worn for centuries by a great number of office holders and the like as adistinctfeatureof their office or calling.
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Its mostdistinctfeatureis the use of pressure point attacks to inflict pain or permanently paralyze the opponent.
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Thedistinctfeatureof the main campus is the mall, which is a large treeladen grassy area where many students go to relax.
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The tree has adistinctfeature, i.e. emits a fragrant resinous smell.
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Adistinctfeatureof these flags is that they use a palette of colours not usually found in flags, including orange, purple, aquamarine and brown.
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Existing track maps do not show the oval as adistinctfeatureof the track but rather as an integrated series of turns.
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Adistinctfeaturewas the reliance by merchants on a legal system developed and administered by them.
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Adistinctfeaturein his discourses are his short stories which blends humour and paradox on human's outlook of life.
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The mostdistinctfeatureon the album is the use of two types of main vocals, almost equally prominent.
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Electronic databases including, dictionaries, encyclopedias, handbooks, directories, yearbooks, atlases, bibliographies aredistinctfeatureof this collection.
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Adistinctfeatureof all trabeae was their color - usually in red or purple.
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Anotherdistinctfeatureof jatra is that the plays begin with the climax, a device used to captivate the attention of the audience.
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Adistinctfeatureof this parish is the interesting racial or ethnic heritage of its inhabitants.
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Its mostdistinctfeatureis a 51-foot-high central atrium.
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