Jan 9, 2015 · characteristic, individual, peculiar, distinctive mean indicating a special quality or identity. characteristic applies to something that distinguishes or identifies a person or thing or …

CHARACTERISTIC meaning: typical of a person, thing, or group showing the special qualities or traits of a person, thing, or group often + of

CHARACTERISTIC meaning: 1. a typical or noticeable quality of someone or something: 2. typical of a person or thing: 3. a….

If something is a characteristic of someone or something, it is a feature you would expect. A characteristic of classical-style architecture is large stone columns.

Definition of characteristic noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word characteristic, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Dec 31, 2025 · characteristic (plural characteristics) A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.