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n. An attribute that distinguishes one entity from another, especially an attribute that distinguishes one species from others of the same genus.

n. A distinguishing feature which marks something off from other members of the same family.

n. The attribute that distinguishes a species from others of the same genus

n. The formal or distinguishing part of the essence of a species, by which it is distinguished from other members of its genus; the characteristic attribute of a species; specific difference.

n. the set of characteristics distinguishing an entity from related entities.

n. In logic, the characteristic attribute of a species, or that by which it is distinguished from other species of the same genus; specific difference (which see, under difference).

n. In Gregorian music, a cadence or trope. Also called distinctio.

n. distinguishing characteristics (especially in different species of a genus)

"The character that distinguishes one species from others within the same genus is called the differentia specifica."

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