As adjectives the difference between prominent and distinctive
is that prominent is standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant while distinctive is that serves to distinguish between things.
prominent
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
Eminent; distinguished above others.
Synonyms
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Derived terms
* prominently
Related terms
* prominence
See also
* imminent
* eminent
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distinctive
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
that serves to distinguish between things
that is characteristic or typical of something
Related terms
* distinct
* distinction
* distinguish
* distinguishable
* distinguishness
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