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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Having beaten Piastri convincingly in 2024, and so entered 2025 as favourite, Norris struggled with the characteristics of the car in the early part of the season.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Protected characteristics include age, disability, race, pregnancy, sex and sexual orientation.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

This one attempts to look forward, capturing the characteristics that will allow companies to succeed in the future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Because the factors associated with salt-adding behavior differed between men and women, the researchers suggest that public health campaigns should be tailored to specific groups based on gender and lifestyle characteristics.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

At home it was Caleb who was strong, because he could forget himself, because all the characteristics my parents valued came naturally to him.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth