characteristic

1 of 2

noun

char·ac·ter·is·tic ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce characteristic (audio)

ˌka-rik-

: a distinguishing trait, quality, or property

the characteristics of this breed of dog

: the integral part of a common logarithm

: 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

2 of 2

adjective

: revealing, distinguishing, or typical of an individual character

a poetic style characteristic of the epic

characteristically

ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce characteristic (audio)

ˌka-rik-

adverb

Example Sentences

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

What is the relationship between that characteristic and being equally perceived as authentic?

Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 The film dives into Hong’s interest in structure — a defining characteristic of his work to date — this time exploring the literal structure of the building which serves as a central figure to the plot.

Ej Panaligan, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 With Walk Up, Hong returns to an interest in structure, a defining characteristic of his work.

Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2022 In the photo, the whale’s sharp dorsal fin can be seen on top of its body as well as a white band on its flipper — a defining characteristic of minke whales, according to Webber.

Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 24 July 2022 That’s ultimately the characteristic of the Rays the Red Sox most hope to emulate — cost efficiency.

Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 This characteristic had previously only been seen in variants in other regions of the world, alerting experts that something was different.

Abraar Karan, Scientific American, 13 July 2022 The silhouette references shoes and socks characteristic of 15th-century Japanese workers.

Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2022 The bustling college district gives way to a downtown of brick facades characteristic of Old West towns established in the mid-1800s.

Leah Sottile, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2022

Adjective

The social problems characteristic of areas with failing schools—crime, gangs, drugs, prostitution, broken homes, homelessness and dilapidation—are not to be found in Hasidic neighborhoods.

WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 The silencing of music was anything but characteristic of Elizabeth.

Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 The camera and lights are triggered by a combination of depth and the movements characteristic of a strike, a system that makes the most of the tag’s limited battery power.

Stephanie Pain, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2022 The first section of The Norm unfolds through hazy vignettes set against various scenes characteristic of Soviet life.

Jennifer Wilson, Harper’s Magazine , 25 May 2022 The proceedings took a grim turn quickly, when Judge Philip M. Halpern started asking questions characteristic of all guilty plea proceedings.

Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2022 In honor of the Big Apple, the expression builds upon the subtle apple notes already characteristic of The Macallan.

Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2022 Godfrey's experience includes episodes of major depression and hypomania (milder than mania) characteristic of bipolar II.

Emily Strohm, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 Black peppercorns are simply green peppercorns that have been blanched and then dried, which causes the outer layer of the fruit to darken to its characteristic brown-black color.

Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

characteristic 1 of 2

noun

char·ac·ter·is·tic ˌker-ək-tə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce characteristic (audio)

: 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

2 of 2

adjective

: serving to distinguish an individual or a group : typical of a person, thing, or group

He replied with characteristic good humor.

单词	characteristics
释义	characteristic 1 of 2 noun char·ac·ter·is·tic ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-stik ˌka-rik- 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 2 of 2 adjective : revealing, distinguishing, or typical of an individual character a poetic style characteristic of the epic characteristically ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-sti-k(ə-)lē ˌka-rik- adverb Synonyms Noun affection attribute attribution character criterion diagnostic differentia feature fingerprint hallmark mark marker note particularity peculiarity point property quality specific stamp touch trait Adjective classic diagnostic diagnostical discriminating distinct distinctive distinguishing identifying individual peculiar proper symptomatic typical See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences 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 What is the relationship between that characteristic and being equally perceived as authentic? Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 The film dives into Hong’s interest in structure — a defining characteristic of his work to date — this time exploring the literal structure of the building which serves as a central figure to the plot. Ej Panaligan, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 With Walk Up, Hong returns to an interest in structure, a defining characteristic of his work. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2022 In the photo, the whale’s sharp dorsal fin can be seen on top of its body as well as a white band on its flipper — a defining characteristic of minke whales, according to Webber. Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 24 July 2022 That’s ultimately the characteristic of the Rays the Red Sox most hope to emulate — cost efficiency. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 This characteristic had previously only been seen in variants in other regions of the world, alerting experts that something was different. Abraar Karan, Scientific American, 13 July 2022 The silhouette references shoes and socks characteristic of 15th-century Japanese workers. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2022 The bustling college district gives way to a downtown of brick facades characteristic of Old West towns established in the mid-1800s. Leah Sottile, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2022 Adjective The social problems characteristic of areas with failing schools—crime, gangs, drugs, prostitution, broken homes, homelessness and dilapidation—are not to be found in Hasidic neighborhoods. WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 The silencing of music was anything but characteristic of Elizabeth. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 The camera and lights are triggered by a combination of depth and the movements characteristic of a strike, a system that makes the most of the tag’s limited battery power. Stephanie Pain, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2022 The first section of The Norm unfolds through hazy vignettes set against various scenes characteristic of Soviet life. Jennifer Wilson, Harper’s Magazine , 25 May 2022 The proceedings took a grim turn quickly, when Judge Philip M. Halpern started asking questions characteristic of all guilty plea proceedings. Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2022 In honor of the Big Apple, the expression builds upon the subtle apple notes already characteristic of The Macallan. Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2022 Godfrey's experience includes episodes of major depression and hypomania (milder than mania) characteristic of bipolar II. Emily Strohm, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 Black peppercorns are simply green peppercorns that have been blanched and then dried, which causes the outer layer of the fruit to darken to its characteristic brown-black color. Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun see character entry 1 Adjective see character entry 1 First Known Use Noun 1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1647, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing characteristic characteristic equation characteristic root characteristic vector secondary sex characteristic characteristic value characteristic polynomial characteristic equation characteristic root characteristic vector secondary sex characteristic characteristic value characteristic polynomial Kids Definition characteristic 1 of 2 noun char·ac·ter·is·tic ˌker-ək-tə-ˈri-stik : 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 2 of 2 adjective : serving to distinguish an individual or a group : typical of a person, thing, or group He replied with characteristic good humor. Medical Definition characteristic 1 of 2 adjective char·ac·ter·is·tic ˌkar-ik-tə-ˈris-tik : serving to reveal and distinguish the individual character characteristic 2 of 2 noun : a distinguishing trait, quality, or property characteristics noun plural of characteristic as in qualities something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the ability to fashion tools and other characteristics that distinguish human beings from other animals Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance qualities traits attributes features attributions properties criteria hallmarks peculiarities particularities markers marks specifics criterions symbols fingerprints characters differentiae diagnostics touches affections stamps signs virtues indications notes points emblems merits idiosyncrasies excellences charms quirks badges eccentricities graces tokens individualities singularities oddities
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characteristic

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