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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The law made clear that it’s illegal to give better credit terms to certain borrowers based on those prohibited characteristics.

From The Wall Street Journal

The NEI estimates emissions using information from household surveys, housing characteristics, climate conditions, and appliance types.

From Science Daily

What are some characteristics that distinguish the concentration camp system in the U.S. to those in other historical contexts?

From Salon

I feel that my characteristics really fit this league.

From BBC

Silver has the characteristics of both a precious and an industrial metal and is in short supply.

From MarketWatch