characteristic
/ˌkɛrəktəˈrɪstɪk/
noun
- A quality or feature that is typical of someone or something and helps to identify them.
- Patience is a characteristic of good teachers.
- One characteristic of this breed of dog is its loyalty.
- The scientist studied the physical characteristics of the newly discovered species.
adjective
- Typical of a particular person, thing, or group; showing the special qualities of someone or something.
- It is characteristic of him to arrive early for every meeting.
- She answered with characteristic honesty.
- The artist's use of bright colors is characteristic of her early work.
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