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Distinctive feature
/dɪstˈɪŋktɪv fˈiːtʃə/
/dɪstˈɪŋktɪv fˈiːtʃɚ/Distinctive feature
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característica distintiva, traço peculiar
an odd or unusual characteristic
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característica distintiva, característica diferenciadora
a characteristic or property of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds in a particular language
What is a "distinctive feature"?
A distinctive feature is a specific characteristic used to describe and differentiate phonemes in a language. These features can include aspects such as voicing, place of articulation, manner of articulation, and more. For example, the sounds /p/ and /b/ are differentiated by the feature of voicing; /p/ is voiceless, while /b/ is voiced. Distinctive features are important in phonology because they provide a framework for analyzing how sounds are organized and how they interact in a language, helping linguists understand the sound system and the rules governing speech patterns.
distinctive feature
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Exemplo
The small island intervenes between the two larger land masses, creating a distinctive feature on the map.
The actress's million-dollar smile was one of her most distinctive features, contributing to her popularity on the big screen.
