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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1811 COCA: 2032

characteristic
1 characteristic /ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪk/ adjective
1 characteristic
/ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪk/
adjective
Learner's definition of CHARACTERISTIC
[more characteristic; most characteristic]
: typical of a person, thing, or group : showing the special qualities or traits of a person, thing, or group特有的；独特的；典型的
— often + of

— characteristically

/ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪkli/ adverb
2 characteristic /ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪk/ noun
plural characteristics
2 characteristic
/ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪk/
noun
plural characteristics
Learner's definition of CHARACTERISTIC
[count]
: a special quality or trait that makes a person, thing, or group different from others特性；特征；特点；特色
— often + of
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1811 COCA: 2032

characteristic

1 of 2

noun

char·​ac·​ter·​is·​tic ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce characteristic (audio)
ˌka-rik-
1
: a distinguishing trait, quality, or property
the characteristics of this breed of dog
2
: the integral part of a common logarithm
3
: the smallest positive integer n which for an operation in a ring or field yields 0 when any element is used n times with the operation

characteristic

2 of 2

adjective

: revealing, distinguishing, or typical of an individual character
a poetic style characteristic of the epic
characteristically
ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce characteristic (audio)
ˌka-rik-
adverb

Synonyms

Noun

Adjective

Choose the Right Synonym for characteristic

characteristic, individual, peculiar, distinctive mean indicating a special quality or identity.

characteristic applies to something that distinguishes or identifies a person or thing or class.

responded with her characteristic wit

individual stresses qualities that distinguish one from all other members of the same kind or class.

a highly individual writing style

peculiar applies to qualities possessed only by a particular individual or class or kind and stresses rarity or uniqueness.

an eccentricity that is peculiar to the British

distinctive indicates qualities distinguishing and uncommon and often superior or praiseworthy.

a distinctive aura of grace and elegance

Example Sentences

Noun the ability to fashion tools and other characteristics that distinguish human beings from other animals Adjective He responded to their comments with characteristic good humor. the characteristic taste of licorice
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
What is the relationship between that characteristic and being equally perceived as authentic? Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 The film dives into Hong’s interest in structure — a defining characteristic of his work to date — this time exploring the literal structure of the building which serves as a central figure to the plot. Ej Panaligan, Variety, 8 Aug. 2022 With Walk Up, Hong returns to an interest in structure, a defining characteristic of his work. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2022 In the photo, the whale’s sharp dorsal fin can be seen on top of its body as well as a white band on its flipper — a defining characteristic of minke whales, according to Webber. Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 24 July 2022 That’s ultimately the characteristic of the Rays the Red Sox most hope to emulate — cost efficiency. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 This characteristic had previously only been seen in variants in other regions of the world, alerting experts that something was different. Abraar Karan, Scientific American, 13 July 2022 The silhouette references shoes and socks characteristic of 15th-century Japanese workers. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 June 2022 The bustling college district gives way to a downtown of brick facades characteristic of Old West towns established in the mid-1800s. Leah Sottile, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2022
Adjective
The social problems characteristic of areas with failing schools—crime, gangs, drugs, prostitution, broken homes, homelessness and dilapidation—are not to be found in Hasidic neighborhoods. WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 The silencing of music was anything but characteristic of Elizabeth. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 The camera and lights are triggered by a combination of depth and the movements characteristic of a strike, a system that makes the most of the tag’s limited battery power. Stephanie Pain, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2022 The first section of The Norm unfolds through hazy vignettes set against various scenes characteristic of Soviet life. Jennifer Wilson, Harper’s Magazine , 25 May 2022 The proceedings took a grim turn quickly, when Judge Philip M. Halpern started asking questions characteristic of all guilty plea proceedings. Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2022 In honor of the Big Apple, the expression builds upon the subtle apple notes already characteristic of The Macallan. Rachel.maree.cormack@gmail.com, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2022 Godfrey's experience includes episodes of major depression and hypomania (milder than mania) characteristic of bipolar II. Emily Strohm, PEOPLE.com, 9 Mar. 2022 Black peppercorns are simply green peppercorns that have been blanched and then dried, which causes the outer layer of the fruit to darken to its characteristic brown-black color. Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

see character entry 1

Adjective

see character entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

1646, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of characteristic was in 1646

Phrases Containing characteristic
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1811 COCA: 2032
characteristic

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + CHARACTERISTIC ADJECTIVE➤defining, distinctive, distinguishing, identifying, individual, special, striking, unique限定性特徵；獨特之處；明顯的特徵；判定性特徵；顯著的特性；獨一無二的特徵◇Mobility is the defining characteristic of modern life.流動性是現代生活的限定性特徵。➤personal個性◇Voters are primarily attracted by the charisma or personal characteristics of a candidate.選民主要為候選人的個人魅力或個性所吸引。➤common, family, national, shared共性；家族特徵；民族特徵；共有的特徵➤acquired, inherited後天的／遺傳特徵▸➤basic, general基本／一般特徵▸➤chief, dominant, main, major, outstanding, principal主要特徵；顯性性狀；突出的特性▸➤essential, fundamental, important, key, salient本質特性；根本特徵；重要特性；顯著特徵▸➤desirable優良的特性▸➤behavioural/behavioral, biological, cultural, demographic, economic, genetic, physical, psychological, racial, sexual, social行為特徵；生理特性；文化特徵；人口特徵；經濟特徵；基因特徵；身體特徵；心理特徵；種族特徵；性徵；社會特徵▸➤human人類特徵VERB + CHARACTERISTIC➤display, exhibit, have, possess, share表現出⋯特性；有⋯特徵◇The two species have several characteristics in common.這兩個物種有幾個共同的特徵。➤compare, describe, examine, identify比較／描述／檢查／識別特徵
characteristic

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB | PREPOSITION VERBS➤be特有▸➤become成為典型ADVERB➤highly, very極為／非常典型的◇his highly characteristic features他非常典型的特徵➤entirely完全典型▸➤quite頗為典型▸➤fairly相當典型PREPOSITION➤of有⋯特性◇a problem that was fairly characteristic of late 18th-century society18 世紀後期社會比較典型的一個問題

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