Definition of Characteristic

1. Noun. A prominent attribute or aspect of something. "Generosity is one of his best characteristics"


2. Adjective. Typical or distinctive. "Stripes characteristic of the zebra"
Similar to: Diagnostic, Symptomatic, Distinctive, Typical, Peculiar
Also: Typical
Derivative terms: Character
Antonyms: Uncharacteristic

3. Noun. A distinguishing quality.

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.
Generic synonyms: Integer, Whole Number

5. Noun. Any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions.
Exact synonyms: Device Characteristic
Generic synonyms: Property
Category relationships: Electronics

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

characins
characin fish
charact
character
character
character-at-a-time printer
charactered
characterful
characteries
charactering
characterisation
characterise
characterised
characterisic function
characteristic (current term)
characteristic (current term)
characteristically
characteristics
characteristic curve
characteristic curve
characteristic emission
characteristic radiation
characteristic X-ray
characterization
characterization
characterize
characterized
characterizes
characterizing
characterizing group

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