characteristics

[kar-ik-tuh-ris-tiks] / ˌkær ɪk təˈrɪs tɪks /

NOUN

typical feature, trait

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect attribute component essence flavor nature peculiarity personality quality style symptom temperament tendency tone virtue

STRONG

affection badge bag bearing bent caliber cast complexion differentia disposition distinction earmark endowment essential faculty frame idiosyncrasy inclination individuality lineament mannerism mark mood originality particularity point property singularity specialty streak stripe thing thumbprint tinge trademark turn

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

Example Sentences

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Having beaten Piastri convincingly in 2024, and so entered 2025 as favourite, Norris struggled with the characteristics of the car in the early part of the season.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“He very much produces a lot of the characteristics we’re looking for,” Chapot said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The facts of the Fordingbridge attacks - and the characteristics of the offenders - were "very different", he said.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"On the other hand, women's salt-adding behavior appeared to be more closely linked to broader dietary patterns and contextual characteristics," added Santos.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Dijksterhuis gave the test to eighty volunteers, flashing the car’s characteristics on a screen in front of them.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell