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characteristic
adjective as in typical; distinguishing
Strongest matches
distinctive, idiosyncratic, innate, peculiar, singular, unique
Strong matches
essential, exclusive, indicative, individual, local, native, normal, original, particular, personal, private, regular, representative, special, specific
Weak matches
appropriate, diagnostic, differentiating, discriminating, discriminative, distinguishing, emblematic, especial, fixed, inborn, inbred, individualistic, individualizing, ingrained, inherent, marked, proper, symbolic, symptomatic
noun as in typical feature, trait
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aspect, attribute, component, essence, flavor, nature, peculiarity, personality, quality, style, symptom, temperament, tendency, tone, virtue
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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, proprium, singularity, specialty, streak, stripe, thing, thumbprint, tinge, trademark, turn
Example Sentences
According to the researchers, the characteristics of the fossils indicate that the amber originated in a warm, humid forest filled with dense vegetation and resin-producing trees in southern Gondwana.
They appear to be authentic with similar design characteristics to genuine road signs.
But they lack the only characteristic that is essential for a meme stock: a punchline.
But Portland also gave her the start of her journalism career—and displayed her characteristic nerve.
“Based on our initial analysis and the characteristics of the proposed scheme, an additional provision is likely to be required which may be material,” Lloyds said Thursday.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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