Definition of characteristic in English:

characteristic

adjective karəktəˈrɪstɪkˌkɛr(ə)ktəˈrɪstɪk

Typical of a particular person, place, or thing.
特有的，独特的
he began with a characteristic attack on extremism
他一开始就对极端主义进行了独特的攻击。
Example sentencesExamples
- Different health conditions impede development in characteristic ways.
- Even when he returned to Africa he described the experience in characteristic terms.
- Kara couldn't help smiling at Toni's characteristic ability to understand her better than she understood herself.
- Michael died following a relatively short illness borne with characteristic bravery and courage.
- Not only did he write a great story, but he also directed it with characteristic verve and energy.
- Here he has met some setbacks, but with characteristic determination he is going to try again.
- He battled his illness with characteristic courage and fortitude and displayed a positive attitude to the end.
- The Queen turned at the top of the cathedral steps to acknowledge well-wishers with a broad smile and characteristic wave.
- Benton looked about the table and, with characteristic bluntness, said, ‘Who are all these people?’
- Alongside these broad visions is characteristic attention to detail.
- From my experience, what is very characteristic of what we see here in Thailand is the failed attempt to win a real trophy.
- ‘Our band is hugely gifted,’ he has explained with characteristic modesty.
- She spoke all along with that characteristic exuberance on her face.
- There is one characteristic thread that runs through the various ways in which these authority figures expressed themselves.
- Cremation of the dead is one of the most characteristic features of Indian or Hindu civilization.
- By that time, he had evolved that characteristic style of his.
- Dishes in each region have their own set of characteristic flavours.
- It is very characteristic of the Hellenistic period, but shows evidence of an Augustan remodelling.
- He tackled the central themes of the war with characteristic wit during a lecture last year at the Edinburgh Book Festival.
- She readily posed for group photos with that characteristic smile always on her lips.
Synonyms
typical, usual, normal, predictable, habitual, in character
distinctive, distinguishing, particular, special, especial, individual, specific, peculiar, idiosyncratic, singular, unique, exclusive, unmistakable
representative, symbolic, symptomatic, indicative, diagnostic

noun karəktəˈrɪstɪkˌkɛr(ə)ktəˈrɪstɪk

1A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify them.
特性，特征，特色
certain defining characteristics of the school emerge from the study
Example sentencesExamples
- Every facial feature and physical characteristic was identical to Alastair's.
- A distinguishing characteristic of female voters is their caution.
- Religious dissent is a key characteristic of Scots-Irish identity.
- Some sharks have distinct characteristics that set them apart from others.
- Perhaps one characteristic above all else defines explorers.
- The slow, melancholic songs are a distinctive characteristic of her music.
- At the same time, most of these characteristics belong to any good person.
- From the same list, I had to choose the characteristics that others would attribute to me.
- A national characteristic has been identified in numerous scientific trials.
- Each of these has its own characteristics and is therefore distinguishable from the others.
- The characteristic that distinguishes international politics from internal politics is the absence of government.
- A sentimental identification with the underdog is one of our national characteristics.
- The characteristic which has most marked his career has been his good judgement.
- It may seem facile, but teams do reflect the traits and characteristics of their coaches.
- To see an apprentice with these qualities and characteristics was not a common sight in the eighties.
- Whether such characteristics do define what it is to be British today is debatable.
- Sociability is a distinguishing characteristic of the islands and often is commented on by visitors.
- Is Hinduism a religion like others, and what are the principal characteristics which define it?
- These characteristics were presumably inherited from his mother, a German princess.
- There can be no doubt that soil characteristics do influence wine quality.
Synonyms
attribute, feature
quality, essential quality, property, trait, aspect, element, facet
mannerism, manner, habit, custom, way, mark, trademark, hallmark, distinction
idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, quirk, oddity, foible
penchant, proclivity, bent
2Mathematics
The whole number or integral part of a logarithm, which gives the order of magnitude of the original number.
〔数〕首数
Example sentencesExamples
- His habilitation of 1938 studied Lie rings of prime characteristic.
- His early work was on quadratic forms in fields, particularly fields of characteristic 2.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from French caractéristique or medieval Latin characteristicus, from Greek kharaktēristikos, from kharaktēr 'a stamping tool'.

Definition of characteristic in US English:

characteristic

adjectiveˌkɛr(ə)ktəˈrɪstɪkˌker(ə)ktəˈristik

Typical of a particular person, place, or thing.
特有的，独特的
large farms are characteristic of this area
Example sentencesExamples
- Kara couldn't help smiling at Toni's characteristic ability to understand her better than she understood herself.
- He tackled the central themes of the war with characteristic wit during a lecture last year at the Edinburgh Book Festival.
- Not only did he write a great story, but he also directed it with characteristic verve and energy.
- She spoke all along with that characteristic exuberance on her face.
- Dishes in each region have their own set of characteristic flavours.
- He battled his illness with characteristic courage and fortitude and displayed a positive attitude to the end.
- Alongside these broad visions is characteristic attention to detail.
- ‘Our band is hugely gifted,’ he has explained with characteristic modesty.
- Cremation of the dead is one of the most characteristic features of Indian or Hindu civilization.
- By that time, he had evolved that characteristic style of his.
- Even when he returned to Africa he described the experience in characteristic terms.
- From my experience, what is very characteristic of what we see here in Thailand is the failed attempt to win a real trophy.
- There is one characteristic thread that runs through the various ways in which these authority figures expressed themselves.
- Different health conditions impede development in characteristic ways.
- Here he has met some setbacks, but with characteristic determination he is going to try again.
- She readily posed for group photos with that characteristic smile always on her lips.
- Benton looked about the table and, with characteristic bluntness, said, ‘Who are all these people?’
- The Queen turned at the top of the cathedral steps to acknowledge well-wishers with a broad smile and characteristic wave.
- Michael died following a relatively short illness borne with characteristic bravery and courage.
- It is very characteristic of the Hellenistic period, but shows evidence of an Augustan remodelling.
Synonyms
typical, usual, normal, predictable, habitual, in character

nounˌkɛr(ə)ktəˈrɪstɪkˌker(ə)ktəˈristik

1A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.
特性，特征，特色
inherited characteristics such as blood groups
Example sentencesExamples
- These characteristics were presumably inherited from his mother, a German princess.
- At the same time, most of these characteristics belong to any good person.
- Each of these has its own characteristics and is therefore distinguishable from the others.
- Sociability is a distinguishing characteristic of the islands and often is commented on by visitors.
- Every facial feature and physical characteristic was identical to Alastair's.
- Some sharks have distinct characteristics that set them apart from others.
- A distinguishing characteristic of female voters is their caution.
- A sentimental identification with the underdog is one of our national characteristics.
- Perhaps one characteristic above all else defines explorers.
- To see an apprentice with these qualities and characteristics was not a common sight in the eighties.
- The slow, melancholic songs are a distinctive characteristic of her music.
- The characteristic that distinguishes international politics from internal politics is the absence of government.
- From the same list, I had to choose the characteristics that others would attribute to me.
- Religious dissent is a key characteristic of Scots-Irish identity.
- Is Hinduism a religion like others, and what are the principal characteristics which define it?
- There can be no doubt that soil characteristics do influence wine quality.
- Whether such characteristics do define what it is to be British today is debatable.
- It may seem facile, but teams do reflect the traits and characteristics of their coaches.
- The characteristic which has most marked his career has been his good judgement.
- A national characteristic has been identified in numerous scientific trials.
Synonyms
attribute, feature
2Mathematics
The whole number or integral part of a logarithm, which gives the order of magnitude of the original number.
〔数〕首数
Example sentencesExamples
- His early work was on quadratic forms in fields, particularly fields of characteristic 2.
- His habilitation of 1938 studied Lie rings of prime characteristic.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from French caractéristique or medieval Latin characteristicus, from Greek kharaktēristikos, from kharaktēr ‘a stamping tool’.

词汇	characteristic
释义	Definition of characteristic in English: characteristic adjective karəktəˈrɪstɪkˌkɛr(ə)ktəˈrɪstɪk Typical of a particular person, place, or thing. 特有的，独特的 he began with a characteristic attack on extremism 他一开始就对极端主义进行了独特的攻击。 Example sentencesExamples Different health conditions impede development in characteristic ways. Even when he returned to Africa he described the experience in characteristic terms. Kara couldn't help smiling at Toni's characteristic ability to understand her better than she understood herself. Michael died following a relatively short illness borne with characteristic bravery and courage. Not only did he write a great story, but he also directed it with characteristic verve and energy. Here he has met some setbacks, but with characteristic determination he is going to try again. He battled his illness with characteristic courage and fortitude and displayed a positive attitude to the end. The Queen turned at the top of the cathedral steps to acknowledge well-wishers with a broad smile and characteristic wave. Benton looked about the table and, with characteristic bluntness, said, ‘Who are all these people?’ Alongside these broad visions is characteristic attention to detail. From my experience, what is very characteristic of what we see here in Thailand is the failed attempt to win a real trophy. ‘Our band is hugely gifted,’ he has explained with characteristic modesty. She spoke all along with that characteristic exuberance on her face. There is one characteristic thread that runs through the various ways in which these authority figures expressed themselves. Cremation of the dead is one of the most characteristic features of Indian or Hindu civilization. By that time, he had evolved that characteristic style of his. Dishes in each region have their own set of characteristic flavours. It is very characteristic of the Hellenistic period, but shows evidence of an Augustan remodelling. He tackled the central themes of the war with characteristic wit during a lecture last year at the Edinburgh Book Festival. She readily posed for group photos with that characteristic smile always on her lips. Synonyms typical, usual, normal, predictable, habitual, in character distinctive, distinguishing, particular, special, especial, individual, specific, peculiar, idiosyncratic, singular, unique, exclusive, unmistakable representative, symbolic, symptomatic, indicative, diagnostic noun karəktəˈrɪstɪkˌkɛr(ə)ktəˈrɪstɪk 1A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify them. 特性，特征，特色 certain defining characteristics of the school emerge from the study Example sentencesExamples Every facial feature and physical characteristic was identical to Alastair's. A distinguishing characteristic of female voters is their caution. Religious dissent is a key characteristic of Scots-Irish identity. Some sharks have distinct characteristics that set them apart from others. Perhaps one characteristic above all else defines explorers. The slow, melancholic songs are a distinctive characteristic of her music. At the same time, most of these characteristics belong to any good person. From the same list, I had to choose the characteristics that others would attribute to me. A national characteristic has been identified in numerous scientific trials. Each of these has its own characteristics and is therefore distinguishable from the others. The characteristic that distinguishes international politics from internal politics is the absence of government. A sentimental identification with the underdog is one of our national characteristics. The characteristic which has most marked his career has been his good judgement. It may seem facile, but teams do reflect the traits and characteristics of their coaches. To see an apprentice with these qualities and characteristics was not a common sight in the eighties. Whether such characteristics do define what it is to be British today is debatable. Sociability is a distinguishing characteristic of the islands and often is commented on by visitors. Is Hinduism a religion like others, and what are the principal characteristics which define it? These characteristics were presumably inherited from his mother, a German princess. There can be no doubt that soil characteristics do influence wine quality. Synonyms attribute, feature quality, essential quality, property, trait, aspect, element, facet mannerism, manner, habit, custom, way, mark, trademark, hallmark, distinction idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, quirk, oddity, foible penchant, proclivity, bent 2Mathematics The whole number or integral part of a logarithm, which gives the order of magnitude of the original number. 〔数〕首数 Example sentencesExamples His habilitation of 1938 studied Lie rings of prime characteristic. His early work was on quadratic forms in fields, particularly fields of characteristic 2. Origin Mid 17th century: from French caractéristique or medieval Latin characteristicus, from Greek kharaktēristikos, from kharaktēr 'a stamping tool'. Definition of characteristic in US English: characteristic adjectiveˌkɛr(ə)ktəˈrɪstɪkˌker(ə)ktəˈristik Typical of a particular person, place, or thing. 特有的，独特的 large farms are characteristic of this area Example sentencesExamples Kara couldn't help smiling at Toni's characteristic ability to understand her better than she understood herself. He tackled the central themes of the war with characteristic wit during a lecture last year at the Edinburgh Book Festival. Not only did he write a great story, but he also directed it with characteristic verve and energy. She spoke all along with that characteristic exuberance on her face. Dishes in each region have their own set of characteristic flavours. He battled his illness with characteristic courage and fortitude and displayed a positive attitude to the end. Alongside these broad visions is characteristic attention to detail. ‘Our band is hugely gifted,’ he has explained with characteristic modesty. Cremation of the dead is one of the most characteristic features of Indian or Hindu civilization. By that time, he had evolved that characteristic style of his. Even when he returned to Africa he described the experience in characteristic terms. From my experience, what is very characteristic of what we see here in Thailand is the failed attempt to win a real trophy. There is one characteristic thread that runs through the various ways in which these authority figures expressed themselves. Different health conditions impede development in characteristic ways. Here he has met some setbacks, but with characteristic determination he is going to try again. She readily posed for group photos with that characteristic smile always on her lips. Benton looked about the table and, with characteristic bluntness, said, ‘Who are all these people?’ The Queen turned at the top of the cathedral steps to acknowledge well-wishers with a broad smile and characteristic wave. Michael died following a relatively short illness borne with characteristic bravery and courage. It is very characteristic of the Hellenistic period, but shows evidence of an Augustan remodelling. Synonyms typical, usual, normal, predictable, habitual, in character nounˌkɛr(ə)ktəˈrɪstɪkˌker(ə)ktəˈristik 1A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it. 特性，特征，特色 inherited characteristics such as blood groups Example sentencesExamples These characteristics were presumably inherited from his mother, a German princess. At the same time, most of these characteristics belong to any good person. Each of these has its own characteristics and is therefore distinguishable from the others. Sociability is a distinguishing characteristic of the islands and often is commented on by visitors. Every facial feature and physical characteristic was identical to Alastair's. Some sharks have distinct characteristics that set them apart from others. A distinguishing characteristic of female voters is their caution. A sentimental identification with the underdog is one of our national characteristics. Perhaps one characteristic above all else defines explorers. To see an apprentice with these qualities and characteristics was not a common sight in the eighties. The slow, melancholic songs are a distinctive characteristic of her music. The characteristic that distinguishes international politics from internal politics is the absence of government. From the same list, I had to choose the characteristics that others would attribute to me. Religious dissent is a key characteristic of Scots-Irish identity. Is Hinduism a religion like others, and what are the principal characteristics which define it? There can be no doubt that soil characteristics do influence wine quality. Whether such characteristics do define what it is to be British today is debatable. It may seem facile, but teams do reflect the traits and characteristics of their coaches. The characteristic which has most marked his career has been his good judgement. A national characteristic has been identified in numerous scientific trials. Synonyms attribute, feature 2Mathematics The whole number or integral part of a logarithm, which gives the order of magnitude of the original number. 〔数〕首数 Example sentencesExamples His early work was on quadratic forms in fields, particularly fields of characteristic 2. His habilitation of 1938 studied Lie rings of prime characteristic. Origin Mid 17th century: from French caractéristique or medieval Latin characteristicus, from Greek kharaktēristikos, from kharaktēr ‘a stamping tool’.
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