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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The ratio is much higher than what is typically seen in comets from our own solar system, with only a handful of known examples showing similar characteristics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

No matter their focus however, the outperformers share a few post-pandmeic characteristics, Smith notes, including higher cash flow return on investment, sustained growth, and an ability to exceed expectations.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Ferrari's average deficit to Mercedes in qualifying this year is 0.447 seconds, and that's a big margin to make up just on a swing of characteristics.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

He added: “Technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

In the future we may well be able to assemble nucleotides in any desired sequence, to produce whatever characteristics we think desirable—a sobering and disquieting prospect.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan