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 geology gives us the age and characteristics of the sedimentary deposits containing the fossils. It is essential for age control."

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

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

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“They lack the taste, consistency, and other physical characteristics associated by consumers with certified San Marzano Tomatoes,” the lawsuit states.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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

Are petty meanness and spite characteristics you approve of in students who seek to become arcanists?

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss