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characteristic

/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/
noun

  1. A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

  2. The integer part of a logarithm.

  3. The distinguishing features of a navigational light on a lighthouse etc by which it can be identified (colour, pattern of flashes etc.).

Synonymsattribute, hallmark, idiosyncrasy, mannerism, quality, tendency
adjective

  1. Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

Synonymsdistinctive, exclusive, idiosyncratic, indicative, representative, signature
Antonymsuncharacteristic, untypical

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