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 overall industry faces “minimal risk of AI disruption,” Marshall wrote, as cybersecurity requires real-time results and near-100% accuracy — characteristics that large language models today lack.

From MarketWatch

His characteristics match with the Arsenal boss, while Gabriel Heinze, who joined the backroom staff this year, is also a passionate character and is a fan of Hincapie.

From BBC

"Recognizing the value in the unexpected is probably one of the key characteristics of a successful scientist," he said.

From Science Daily

These characteristics mean their profits could decline by less if one of the prevailing economic headwinds materializes in full, but it also means they have plenty of capacity to invest in the areas they need.

From Barron's

Stocks that perform the best though spikes in oil prices tend to have value characteristics, according to a note this week from Trivariate Research.

From Barron's