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

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characteristics

Studies involving polysaccharides from mulberry leaves also suggest that structural characteristics matter.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026

In a note published over the weekend titled “Something’s gotta give,” he argued that, while equity-market characteristics are “unsustainable,” there are also concerning developments in credit.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

The department said it found a similar pattern when it compared applicants with the same test scores, undergraduate grades and socioeconomic characteristics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

He’s holding off until he sees trial data but is encouraged by reports that GLP-1s helped improve outcomes in patients with psoriasis, which has similar medical characteristics to Crohn’s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 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