distinctify

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verb

To make distinct or distinctive.

Scrabble 20

Meanings

verbdistinctify (third-person singular simple present distinctifies, present participle distinctifying, simple past and past participle distinctified)

present singular third person distinctifies · participle present distinctifying · participle past distinctified · past distinctified

  1. transitiveTo make distinct or distinctive.

    To distinctify the seasoning, add grated fresh ginger, finely minced green chili (serrano or jalapeno), or chopped fresh herbs: cilantro, mint, thyme.

    1989, Yoga Journal, number 89, page 82

    Synonyms: distinguish

Synonyms & antonyms

verbTo make distinct or distinctive.

Origin

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Chicago

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