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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Those usual characteristics of the Brisbane pitch, namely pace and bounce, should suit England's battery of pace bowlers, as they did in the first innings in Perth before things took a ghastly turn.

From BBC

How do the other spectral characteristics of The Cliff arise?

From Science Daily

This setup enables the production of individual photons with well-defined characteristics.

From Science Daily

These lingering wolf genes appear to have influenced characteristics such as body size, scent abilities, and aspects of behavior.

From Science Daily

This brings scientists closer to the ability to shape quantum materials with specific characteristics using laser pulses within extremely short intervals.

From Science Daily