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characteristic
noun [C] /ˌkær.ɪk.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
/ˌker-/ Definition
B2 a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something: Unfortunately a big nose is a family characteristic. Sentimentality seems a characteristic of all the writers of that period. The male bird displays (= has) several characteristics which distinguish him from the female.Conditions and characteristics
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Synonyms and related words:
- -ability suffix
- -age suffix (STATE)
- -ance suffix
- -ancy suffix
- -ity suffix
- -ive suffix
- -ness suffix
- ambience noun
- character noun (QUALITY)
- condition noun (STATE)
- feature noun (QUALITY)
- hallmark noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- local colour noun
- mien noun
- nature noun (TYPE)
- respect noun (FEATURE)
- strain noun (TYPE)
- streak noun (CHARACTERISTIC)
- tenor noun (CHARACTER)
- vein noun (LAYER)
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