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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Part of the explanation lies in ChatGPT’s “personality” feature, which allows users to select from a handful of prompt instructions that give the chatbot more distinct characteristics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

However, over the decades, you learn work/life balance is an oxymoron and characteristics such as integrity and loyalty are often valued but rarely useful on a spreadsheet.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Stocks with these characteristics have outperformed a universe of the top 700 market cap stocks without these characteristics by a cumulative 500 percentage points since 1999.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

But there are some key technical characteristics of the recent trading in Avis shares that make some believe a hard landing is in the works.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

The lists of plants, the many characteristics of each, the details of the dyeing procedures, so much complex knowledge; all of it was clear and complete.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry