Word CHARACTERISTIC: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

characteristic

🇺🇸 [ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk]

Meanings

A defining trait or quality of something or someone. Characteristics are features that make something recognizable or distinctive, often used to describe behaviors, physical attributes, or patterns.

Examples

• One characteristic of the species is its bright red feathers.
• Her characteristic smile made everyone feel welcomed.
• Speed is a characteristic of the car's design.

Synonyms

trait • feature • attribute

Antonyms

exception • irregularity • anomaly