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Synonyms for characteristics
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : kar-ik-tuh-ris-tik |
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkær ɪk təˈrɪs tɪk |
Top 10 synonyms for characteristics Other synonyms for the word characteristics
- 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
- symptom
- temperament
- tendency
- thing
- thumbprint
- tinge
- tone
- trademark
- turn
- virtue
Définition of characteristics
Origin :- adjective and noun both first attested 1660s, from character + -istic on model of Greek kharakteristikos. Earlier in the adjectival sense was characteristical (1620s). Related: Characteristically (1640s). Characteristics "distinctive traits" also attested from 1660s.
- noun typical feature, trait
- What characteristics of cereals make them valuable in the diet?
- Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 1 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
- All these characteristics are lacking in the works after "Timon."
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- These characteristics gave him a somewhat formidable aspect.
- Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
- And force, all force has two characteristics: it desires to do, it wishes to think.
- Extract from : « Initiation into Philosophy » by Emile Faguet
- Her features were without noticeable American characteristics.
- Extract from : « Bride of the Mistletoe » by James Lane Allen
- I do not purpose to examine the characteristics of each tree; it will be enough 2.
- Extract from : « Modern Painters Volume I (of V) » by John Ruskin
- A dissemination of characteristics; moral and physical resemblance to his mother.
- Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson
- However this may be, they are true plants and have many of the characteristics of the fungi.
- Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard
- It is true that the Amanita has both, but it must be known by other characteristics.
- Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard
- It is quite a typical species, too, having all the characteristics of the genus.
- Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard
Antonyms for characteristics
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