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 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

Characteristics including size and shape can influence a river's behaviour, which in turn affects how far in advance flood warnings can be issued.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2023

The book contains numerous quotations from the chief representative plays of each dramatist, a separate chapter on "Characteristics" and the most complete bibliography to be found anywhere.

From More Portmanteau Plays by Walker, Stuart