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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Setting up the business in 1967 he sought to design and build amplifiers with key "tonal" characteristics that were unheard of at the time, namely distortion.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

It also has a subset of transactions marketed through an MLS, which includes additional details such as the asking price, original listing date and other property characteristics.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

The cast is very good and the dialogue good enough, but because few of these characters are developed beyond a handful of identifying characteristics, it’s a generally cold, dispassionate watch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

This method estimates FM and FFM based on individual characteristics such as height, weight, age, race, gender, history of diabetes, and duration of GLP-1 treatment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Then, with his eyes twinkling, Linus explained the specific characteristics that made his model—the a-helix—uniquely beautiful.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson