Synonyms for characteristics


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kar-ik-tuh-ris-tik
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkær ɪk təˈrɪs tɪk

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Définition of characteristics

Origin :
  • adjective and noun both first attested 1660s, from character + -istic on model of Greek kharakteristikos. Earlier in the adjectival sense was characteristical (1620s). Related: Characteristically (1640s). Characteristics "distinctive traits" also attested from 1660s.
  • noun typical feature, trait
Example sentences :
  • What characteristics of cereals make them valuable in the diet?
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 1 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • All these characteristics are lacking in the works after "Timon."
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • These characteristics gave him a somewhat formidable aspect.
  • Extract from : « Casanova's Homecoming » by Arthur Schnitzler
  • And force, all force has two characteristics: it desires to do, it wishes to think.
  • Extract from : « Initiation into Philosophy » by Emile Faguet
  • Her features were without noticeable American characteristics.
  • Extract from : « Bride of the Mistletoe » by James Lane Allen
  • I do not purpose to examine the characteristics of each tree; it will be enough 2.
  • Extract from : « Modern Painters Volume I (of V) » by John Ruskin
  • A dissemination of characteristics; moral and physical resemblance to his mother.
  • Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson
  • However this may be, they are true plants and have many of the characteristics of the fungi.
  • Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard
  • It is true that the Amanita has both, but it must be known by other characteristics.
  • Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard
  • It is quite a typical species, too, having all the characteristics of the genus.
  • Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard

Antonyms for characteristics

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