Characteristic (Noun)
Meaning 1
A prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
Any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
A distinguishing quality.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Her infectious laugh was one of her most endearing characteristic that drew people to her instantly.
- His love for reading was a characteristic that set him apart from his peers who preferred video games.
- The artist's use of bold colors was a defining characteristic of her unique style.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure was a characteristic that made her an excellent leader.
- His dry sense of humor was a characteristic that not everyone appreciated but those who did found it hilarious.
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Meaning 4
The integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.