Definitions

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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These help a person develop physical characteristics associated with their identified gender rather than their biological sex.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 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

Because the factors associated with salt-adding behavior differed between men and women, the researchers suggest that public health campaigns should be tailored to specific groups based on gender and lifestyle characteristics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

As a rule domesticated plants are less genetically diverse than wild species, because breeders try to breed out characteristics they don't want.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann