CHARACTERISTIC


Meaning of CHARACTERISTIC in English

I. adjective

being or revealing a quality specific or identifying to an individual or group

her characteristic down-to-earth approach to a problem

Synonyms: diacritic, diagnostic, distinctive, idiosyncratic, individual, peculiar, proper

Related Word: especial, particular, special, specific; natural, normal, regular, typical

Contrasted words: general, generic, universal

Antonyms: uncharacteristic

II. noun

1.

something that marks or sets apart

characteristics that distinguish man from lower primates

Synonyms: birthmark, character, feature, point, trait; compare quality 1

Related Word: badge, mark, sign, token; flavor, odor, savor, smack, tang; differentia; singularity

2.

Synonyms: quality 1, affection, attribute, character, feature, mark, property, savor, trait, virtue

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