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CONTRADISTINCTIVE

\kˌɒntɹədɪstˈɪŋktɪv], \kˌɒntɹədɪstˈɪŋktɪv], \k_ˌɒ_n_t_ɹ_ə_d_ɪ_s_t_ˈɪ_ŋ_k_t_ɪ_v]\

Definitions of CONTRADISTINCTIVE

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1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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having the quality of contradistinction; distinguishing by contrast.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Distinguishing by opposite qualities.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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