das Wiedererkennungsmerkmal
Translation
distinguishing feature, identifying characteristic
Examples
Die Narbe ist sein wichtigstes Wiedererkennungsmerkmal.
The scar is his most important distinguishing feature.
Die Polizei sucht nach Personen mit diesen Wiedererkennungsmerkmalen.
The police are looking for people with these identifying characteristics.
Grammar Patterns
to have a distinguishing feature. He has a scar as a distinguishing feature.
Similar Words
Synonyms: das Kennzeichen (mark), das Charakteristikum (characteristic)
Etymology
A compound of 'Wieder' (again), 'Erkennung' (recognition), and 'Merkmal' (feature). Literally, a 're-recognition feature'.
Memory Tips
Think of a feature (Merkmal) that helps you to recognize (erkennen) someone or something again (wieder).