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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Ferrari's average deficit to Mercedes in qualifying this year is 0.447 seconds, and that's a big margin to make up just on a swing of 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

Researchers combined modern genetic analysis with skeletal studies, physical characteristics, and ecological observations to reexamine the snakes.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

He added: “Technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Develop a list of characteristics that make children’s songs so popular, unforgettable, and able to survive for generations.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin