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 crisis facing those residents is just the latest in a long line of indignities they have suffered thanks to several unique characteristics of their energy market, Hughes says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

"In addition, since free energy is a universal thermodynamic metric, our model can be extended to other systems with similar characteristics."

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

That means it is extremely difficult to predict what characteristics a new plant breed might have.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Moreover, the foods that naturally carry certain types of fiber, thanks to moisture levels or other characteristics, often make for the best delivery systems for that fiber.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

If people wondered why the well-educated dead sounded unschooled, Leah explained that spirits often took on the human characteristics of the medium.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock