characteristic
Translation
characteristic, feature, trait, quality
Examples
Patience is one of his main characteristics.
Patience is one of his main characteristics.
A key characteristic of the bird is its red beak.
A key characteristic of the bird is its red beak.
Grammar Patterns
a characteristic ((of sth.)) a typical feature of (sth.) A key characteristic of the product is its design.
Similar Words
Synonyms: feature, trait, quality, attribute
Etymology
From 'character' + '-istic', a suffix forming adjectives and nouns. It refers to a quality that constitutes a character.
Memory Tips
A 'characteristic' is a specific feature that helps to define a 'character'.