characteristic

noun
UK: /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
US: /ˌkerəktəˈrɪstɪk/

  1. A typical or noticeable quality of someone or something.

    1. His big smile is a characteristic of him.
    2. One characteristic of the building is its unique architecture making it very attractive.

  2. A feature or quality that helps to identify, tell apart, or describe recognizably.

    1. The reddish fur is a characteristic of this species.
    2. A key characteristic of the disease is the sudden onset of high fever complicating diagnosis.

Synonyms

feature trait quality attribute typical distinctive
characteristic adjective

  1. Typical of a particular person, place, or thing.

    1. That's characteristic of him to be late.
    2. The characteristic sounds of the city are always fascinating especially during rush hours.

  2. Serving to define or identify a certain type or kind.

    1. This style is characteristic of the artist's early period.
    2. The novel's characteristic blend of humor and tragedy made it very popular among readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "characteristic" in English means: A typical or noticeable quality of someone or something., A feature or quality that helps to identify, tell apart, or describe recognizably..

The phonetic transcription of "characteristic" is /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/ in British English and /ˌkerəktəˈrɪstɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "characteristic": feature, trait, quality, attribute, typical, distinctive.

Example usage of "characteristic": "His big smile is a characteristic of him.". More examples on the page.