Characteristic

Being a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing; distinctive: heard my friend''s characteristic laugh; the stripes that are characteristic of the zebra.

characteristic, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford

There are ten meanings listed in OED''s entry for the word characteristic, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ''Meaning & use'' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

CHARACTERISTIC Definition & Meaning

characteristic, individual, peculiar, distinctive mean indicating a special quality or identity. characteristic applies to something that distinguishes or identifies a person or thing or class.

CHARACTERISTIC | English meaning

CHARACTERISTIC definition: 1. a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something: 2. typical of a person or thing: 3. a. Learn more.

CHARACTERISTIC Definition & Meaning | Dictionary

CHARACTERISTIC definition: Also characteristical. pertaining to, constituting, or indicating the character or peculiar quality of a person or thing; typical; distinctive.

CHARACTERISTIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

The characteristics of a person or thing are the qualities or features that belong to them and make them recognizable.their physical characteristics. A quality or feature that is characteristic of someone or

Characteristic: Definition, Meaning, and Examples

"Characteristic" refers to a distinguishing trait, quality, or feature that defines or identifies someone or something. It can describe physical and non-physical attributes, such as behavior,

Characteristic

If something is a characteristic of someone or something, it is a feature you would expect. A characteristic of classical-style architecture is large stone columns.

characteristic noun

Definition of characteristic noun in Oxford Advanced Learner''s Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

characteristic

a quality (of someone or something) that is typical or special: She had the high forehead that is a characteristic of that family. char•ac•ter•is•ti•cal•ly, adv.