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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Finn and his Danish relatives had similar physical characteristics to the UK couple - light eyes and brown hair, an extended family tree showed.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"The main argument for obtaining PDO status for feta was that the milk comes from animals that graze freely in pastures full of native herbs, which gives the milk unique characteristics," said Onasoglou.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The 18A process node, which refers to the generation of a semiconductor-manufacturing technology and its characteristics, was “a big bet” for Intel, Altavilla said, as the company looks to regain its leadership in chip manufacturing.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Marie claimed this all happened because certain characteristics of “Ring My Bell” align with mysterious “coded phrases.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

But despite these common characteristics he was different, very different from those who surrounded him—in background, in what he believed in and what he did not.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger