Synonyms for characteristic
| Grammar : Adj, noun |
| Spell : kar-ik-tuh-ris-tik |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌkær ɪk təˈrɪs tɪk |
Top 10 synonyms for characteristic Other synonyms for the word characteristic
- affection
- appropriate
- badge
- bag
- bearing
- bent
- caliber
- cast
- complexion
- diagnostic
- differentia
- differentiating
- discriminating
- discriminative
- disposition
- distinction
- distinguishing
- earmark
- emblematic
- endowment
- especial
- essential
- exclusive
- faculty
- fixed
- frame
- idiosyncrasy
- inborn
- inbred
- inclination
- indicative
- individual
- individualistic
- individuality
- individualizing
- ingrained
- inherent
- lineament
- local
- mannerism
- mark
- marked
- mood
- native
- normal
- original
- originality
- particular
- particularity
- peculiarity
- personal
- personality
- point
- private
- proper
- property
- quality
- regular
- representative
- singular
- singularity
- special
- specialty
- specific
- streak
- stripe
- style
- symbolic
- symptom
- symptomatic
- temperament
- tendency
- thing
- thumbprint
- tinge
- tone
- trademark
- turn
- unique
- virtue
Définition of characteristic
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.
- adj typical; distinguishing
- noun typical feature, trait
- The physique of the true fashionable is peculiar and characteristic.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- But the most characteristic display of all is the "Cabinet."
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- The interview with the Sultan was the last, and was interesting and characteristic.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- The poem is in four cantos, the first of which is the best, and the most characteristic of the author.
- Extract from : « Biographical Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Perhaps, in that characteristic might be found a clue to the chief fault in his nature.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- For once, he was revealing that fundamental egotism which is the characteristic of all his kind.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- The reflection is manifestly Shakespeare's own, and here the form, too, is characteristic.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- The lightness is no doubt as characteristic of Shakespeare as the impudent humour.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- The third act is "spoiled, by the characteristic Shakespearean language."
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- No; nor is the dialect of speech: both are characteristic and national distinctions.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
Antonyms for characteristic
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