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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Many characteristics go into determining someone’s sex: chromosomes, reproductive organs, hormonal balances, secondary sex characteristics like breast tissue and body-hair distribution.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

While people with ASD "share differences from non-autistic people" - as the National Autistic Society puts it - they are also "different from each other" and "each autistic person has a unique combination of characteristics".

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

“One of the defining characteristics of this company has always been our willingness to look ahead, embrace change, and position ourselves for the future,” Roberts told analysts during a Monday call.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Those same characteristics that fueled the rally could amplify the downside if expectations begin to reset.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

What they discovered were new examples of nuclear isomerism, in which isotopes of identical mass numbers and changes show dramatically different radioactive characteristics.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik