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characteristic

Pronunciation: [ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk]

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Learn how to use characteristic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “similarity”

(noun) a special quality or feature that makes someone or something unique. It helps to describe what someone is like or what makes a thing special.

Example

One characteristic of a good friend is being supportive and understanding.

Example

Being rude is not a characteristic of a good leader.

Example

What characteristic do you think is the most important in a teacher?

Context: “description”

(adjective) describing something as being typical or usual for a particular person or thing. It shows what is normal for them.

Example

Her characteristic smile always brightens up the room.

Example

This behavior is not characteristic of him; he usually acts differently.

Example

Is that kind of dress characteristic of your culture?

How to pronounce characteristic

Pronunciation: [ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk]

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