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Meaning of the word characteristic in English

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characteristic

US /ˌker.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
UK /ˌker.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
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Noun

1.

a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it

Example:
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One characteristic of a good leader is integrity.
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The unique scent is a characteristic of this flower.
Synonym:
featurequalitytraitattributeproperty

Adjective

1.

typical of a particular person, place, or thing

Example:
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His quick wit is very characteristic of him.
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The strong aroma is characteristic of this type of cheese.
Synonym:
typicaldistinctivepeculiarrepresentativeindicative
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