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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They were calculated based on previous earthquakes with similar characteristics, as well and other factors such as the size and depth of each quake.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

According to VeryWell Mind, an organization devoted to mental health, there are several specific characteristics of a cult.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

In China, meanwhile, Deng Xiaoping's "socialism with Chinese characteristics" has produced hundreds of billionaires and major homegrown companies such as internet giants Alibaba and Tencent.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

But besides being a meme in and of itself, Wendy’s has a few characteristics that make it a solid candidate for meme-stock status.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

He’d jotted down notes after their rooftop conversation with TimeStar, recorded TimeStar’s physical characteristics in great detail.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles