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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When fatty acids become part of pancreatic cell membranes, their chemical characteristics influence how easily those cells can be damaged by oxidation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The reason Monaco has been identified as a place where that run may end, particularly in favour of Ferrari, is to do with car, engine and driver characteristics.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

"ChatGPT, we know, can be addictive. It mimics empathy and human characteristics to trick users into feeding it more information," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Over generations, capitalism with American characteristics has produced technological advances, rising living standards and great wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“Maybe the principal characteristics that made Coke distinctive, like its bite, consumers now describe as harsh,” the company’s head of American operations, Brian Dyson, said at the time.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell