Definitions

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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Characteristics of BDD include emotional distress, spending a lot of time ruminating and feeling unable to control thoughts about appearance.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Characteristics of nesting sites are crucial to the future of the population.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2024

Characteristics of the dragon, according to Lau, include creativity, power and charisma.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Characteristics "emerge" from the collective behavior of the whole system, not from the behavior of its individual components.

From Salon • Sep. 16, 2023

H. Smith, Author of Chinese Characteristics, Etc. Transcriber's notes: Minor punctuation errors have been corrected without note.

From In Kali's Country Tales from Sunny India by Sheets, Emily Churchill Thompson