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- pronunciation:
- kae
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stihk
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having to do with a typical or special quality of a person, group, action, or thing.
Exciting plots are characteristic of this author's books.- synonyms:
- distinguishing
- similar words:
- accustomed, peculiar, representative, typical
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| definition 2: |
unique or distinctive.
He has a characteristic way of walking.- synonyms:
- distinct, special, unique
- antonyms:
- ordinary, typical
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| related words: |
distinctive, natural, normal, standard |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
something that makes a person or thing different from others.
Tails that can grasp things are a characteristic of monkeys.- synonyms:
- attribute, feature, point, property, quality, trait
- similar words:
- aspect, badge, disposition, element, part, particular, tendency, trademark
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| related words: |
character, essential, peculiarity, personality, point |
| derivation: |
characteristically (adv.) |
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