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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Mycologists use dichotomous keys to identify the species of mushroom based on its physical characteristics including the cap, stem, ring and gills.

From Los Angeles Times

Each group has unique characteristics that influence where it lives, how it functions in marine ecosystems, and how vulnerable it is to climate change.

From Science Daily

This approach adjusted for differences in injury severity and patient characteristics, and it also examined factors linked to death within 30 days.

From Science Daily

And Smith-Njigba managed to do without any of the extraordinary characteristics that tend to define the greats at his position.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the school’s defining characteristics is student leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal