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Definition of Characteristic
1. Noun. A prominent attribute or aspect of something. "Generosity is one of his best characteristics"
Exact synonyms: Feature
Specialized synonyms: Sex Character, Sex Characteristic, Sexual Characteristic, Invariant, Aspect, Facet, Attracter, Attraction, Attractive Feature, Attractor, Magnet, Badge, Centerpiece, Centrepiece, Contour, Excellence, Excellency, External, Distinctive Feature, Distinguishing Characteristic, Peculiarity, Safety Feature
Generic synonyms: Attribute, Dimension, Property
Derivative terms: Feature
Specialized synonyms: Sex Character, Sex Characteristic, Sexual Characteristic, Invariant, Aspect, Facet, Attracter, Attraction, Attractive Feature, Attractor, Magnet, Badge, Centerpiece, Centrepiece, Contour, Excellence, Excellency, External, Distinctive Feature, Distinguishing Characteristic, Peculiarity, Safety Feature
Generic synonyms: Attribute, Dimension, Property
Derivative terms: Feature
2. Adjective. Typical or distinctive. "Stripes characteristic of the zebra"
Similar to: Diagnostic, Symptomatic, Distinctive, Typical, Peculiar
Also: Typical
Derivative terms: Character
Antonyms: Uncharacteristic
Also: Typical
Derivative terms: Character
Antonyms: Uncharacteristic
3. Noun. A distinguishing quality.
Specialized synonyms: Passport, Recommendation, Compatibility, Incompatibility, Point, Spot, Point, Earmark, Hallmark, Stylemark, Trademark, Saving Grace, Aspect, Safeness, Dangerousness, Curability, Curableness, Incurability, Incurableness, Directness, Straightness, Indirectness, Robustness, Ruralism, Rurality, Streak
Generic synonyms: Quality
Group relationships: Nature
Generic synonyms: Quality
Group relationships: Nature
4. Noun. The integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2.
5. Noun. Any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions.
Definition of Characteristic
1. a. Pertaining to, or serving to constitute, the character; showing the character, or distinctive qualities or traits, of a person or thing; peculiar; distinctive.
2. n. A distinguishing trait, quality, or property; an element of character; that which characterized.
Definition of Characteristic
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Characteristic
1. Synonym: character. 2. Typical or distinctive of a particular disorder. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Characteristic
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