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characteristic noun Save Word char·​ac·​ter·​is·​tic | \ ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce characteristic (audio) , ˌka-rik- \ Definition of characteristic

 (Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a distinguishing trait, quality, or property the characteristics of this breed of dog 2 : the integral part of a common logarithm 3 : the smallest positive integer n which for an operation in a ring or field yields 0 when any element is used n times with the operation

characteristic

adjective

Definition of characteristic (Entry 2 of 2)

: revealing, distinguishing, or typical of an individual character a poetic style characteristic of the epic Other Words from characteristic Synonyms & Antonyms Choose the Right Synonym More Example Sentences Phrases Containing characteristic Learn More About characteristic Other Words from characteristic

Adjective

characteristically \ ˌker-​ik-​tə-​ˈri-​sti-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce characteristic (audio) , ˌka-​rik-​ \ adverb Synonyms & Antonyms for characteristic

Synonyms: Noun

affection, attribute, attribution, character, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait

Synonyms: Adjective

classic, diagnostic (also diagnostical), discriminating, distinct, distinctive, distinguishing, identifying, individual, peculiar, proper, symptomatic, typical

Antonyms: Adjective

atypical, nontypical, uncharacteristic, untypical Visit the Thesaurus for More  Choose the Right Synonym for characteristic

Adjective

characteristic, individual, peculiar, distinctive mean indicating a special quality or identity. characteristic applies to something that distinguishes or identifies a person or thing or class. responded with her characteristic wit individual stresses qualities that distinguish one from all other members of the same kind or class. a highly individual writing style peculiar applies to qualities possessed only by a particular individual or class or kind and stresses rarity or uniqueness. an eccentricity that is peculiar to the British distinctive indicates qualities distinguishing and uncommon and often superior or praiseworthy. a distinctive aura of grace and elegance

Examples of characteristic in a Sentence Noun the ability to fashion tools and other characteristics that distinguish human beings from other animals Adjective He responded to their comments with characteristic good humor. the characteristic taste of licorice Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Rounding out the cast is Gillian Anderson’s Eleanor Roosevelt, whose defining characteristic is a distracting set of false teeth. — Caroline Framke, Variety, 12 Apr. 2022 One characteristic that sets the N protein apart from most others is that it is phosphorylated and the degree of phosphorylation can dramatically affect its function. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 One characteristic of Russiagate bombshells is that the mainstream press simply doesn’t cover them. — The Editors, National Review, 15 Feb. 2022 One characteristic of this class, Hinson said, was perseverance even as Covid-19 presented a multitude of challenges. — The Enquirer, 13 Nov. 2021 According to the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, one key characteristic of a hs-cTn assay is the ability to detect troponin in ≥50% of healthy individuals7. — Christos Varounis, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2021 High risk was defined as having at least one characteristic associated with severe disease or death, such as old age, obesity or diabetes. — Jared S. Hopkins, WSJ, 11 Oct. 2021 The one psychological characteristic that predicted all three outcomes was fear of pain, which makes sense. — Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 7 Oct. 2020 My Agent is a confidently Gallic je ne sais quoi, the most singular characteristic of Ten Percent is a strikingly British sense of inferiority and squandered potential. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2022 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective The hard-charging personality traits that are characteristic of Ironman athletes also translate to the CEO role: goal-oriented, competitive, disciplined and willing to put in the hard work. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 May 2022 The loss of these vital substances is characteristic of a number of neurodegenerative diseases. — Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 22 May 2022 The sudden shift from decadeslong ambivalence toward Russia, to 2022’s strong policy stance, is actually characteristic of German politics, says Tyson Barker, head of technology and foreign policy for the German Council on Foreign Relations. — Lenora Chu, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Apr. 2022 The presence of syncytia, along with alveolar destruction and massive blood clotting, are all characteristic of severe Covid-19. — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 Shortness of breath, fever, chills, body aches, and new loss of taste or smell are all characteristic of COVID-19 but uncommon for those with allergies. — Karen Kaplanscience And Medicine Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2022 Like other variants of concern, Delta harbors changes in the characteristic spike protein that gives the coronavirus its name. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 12 July 2021 This sort of tonal ping-ponging is characteristic of many Twitch streams of the ongoing trial, which began with Depp suing Heard for defamation over a 2018 op-ed that ran in The Washington Post. — Washington Post, 5 May 2022 The ambiguity is characteristic of a tradition that could be described as the Black Atlantic Submarine, which reconceives the ocean as a sacred realm somewhere between cradle and grave. — Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 4 May 2022 See More

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Phrases Containing characteristic characteristic equation characteristic polynomial characteristic root characteristic value characteristic vector secondary sex characteristic characteristic equation characteristic polynomial characteristic root characteristic value characteristic vector secondary sex characteristic First Known Use of characteristic

Noun

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1647, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for characteristic

Noun

see character entry 1

Adjective

see character entry 1

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characteristic

noun char·​ac·​ter·​is·​tic | \ ˌker-ək-tə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce characteristic (audio) \ Kids Definition of characteristic

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a special quality or appearance that makes an individual or a group different from others physical characteristics Gentleness is a characteristic of this dog breed.

characteristic

adjective

Kids Definition of characteristic (Entry 2 of 2)

: serving to distinguish an individual or a group : typical of a person, thing, or group He replied with characteristic good humor.

Other Words from characteristic

characteristically \ ˌker-​ək-​tə-​ˈris-​ti-​kə-​lē \ adverb She was characteristically cheerful.

characteristic

adjective char·​ac·​ter·​is·​tic | \ ˌkar-ik-tə-ˈris-tik How to pronounce characteristic (audio) \ Medical Definition of characteristic

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: serving to reveal and distinguish the individual character

Other Words from characteristic

characteristically \ -​ti-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce characteristic (audio) \ adverb

characteristic

noun

Medical Definition of characteristic (Entry 2 of 2)

: a distinguishing trait, quality, or property

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