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Etymology

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From distinct +‎ -ify.

Verb

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

  1. (transitive) To make distinct or distinctive.
    Synonym: distinguish
    • 1989, Yoga Journal, number 89, page 82:
      To distinctify the seasoning, add grated fresh ginger, finely minced green chili (serrano or jalapeno), or chopped fresh herbs: cilantro, mint, thyme.