Iskirtinumo

Iskirtinumo (iskirtinumo) is a Lithuanian noun derived from the verb iskirsti, meaning to distinguish or separate, with the suffix -umas forming an abstract noun. The prefix iš- signals separation, and the term is used to describe the quality or act of distinguishing.

The primary sense of iskirtinumas is the quality of being distinctive or exceptional. It denotes a feature, trait, or characteristic that sets something apart from others. In this sense, iskirtinumas is often used in scientific, descriptive, or evaluative language to highlight what makes an object, phenomenon, or person unique. For example, “šio augalo išskirtinumas yra atsparumas sausrai” describes a distinctive trait.

A related sense refers to exclusivity or special status. In contexts such as marketing or policy, iskirtinumas can convey that something is not general but reserved for a limited group or range, or that it holds a premium or special position. Example phrases might speak of the “išskirtinumas” of a product or service as its exclusive appeal.

In usage, iskirtinumas is distinct from skirtumas (difference) and from diskriminacija (discrimination). It emphasizes merit, peculiarity, or premium status rather than valuation or bias. The term can appear with collocations like bruožas, ypatybė, or paslauga, and is often found in descriptive or evaluative prose.

See also: išskirtinis, ypatybė, bruožas, skirtumas.