Distinctive (adjective)

1. Serving to distinguish or identify a particular thing or person; characteristic; individual.
2. Markedly different; unusual; striking.

Origin:

From late latin distinctivus, from latin distinctus ("separated, distinct"), past participle of distinguere ("to separate, distinguish").

Examples:

1. The distinctive flavor of black licorice.
2. The distinctive feature of this flower is its bright red petals.
3. She had a distinctive style of speaking that was immediately recognizable.
4. The band's music had a distinctive sound that set it apart from other groups.
5. He had a distinctive way of walking that set him apart from other people.