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UK
/kˌæɹɪktəɹˈɪstɪk/
]
[ US /ˌkɛɹəktɝˈɪstɪk/ ]
[ US /ˌkɛɹəktɝˈɪstɪk/ ]
NOUN
- the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2
- a distinguishing quality
- any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions
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a prominent attribute or aspect of something
the map showed roads and other features
generosity is one of his best characteristics
ADJECTIVE
-
typical or distinctive
stripes characteristic of the zebra
red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn
heard my friend's characteristic laugh
How To Use characteristic In A Sentence
- During adolescence , boys and girls will take on secondary sexual characteristics.
- However, in the intestine, small amounts are converted to the more soluble mercuric salts, which are absorbed, expressing its characteristic toxic effects.
- Similarly, a firm may value worker characteristics that are unobservable to employment agencies but quite observable to family and friends.
- Conclusion Laparoscopic pyloromyotomy has characteristics of safety, minimal invasion and rapid recovery. What's more, it has satisfying cosmetic effect. It's worth routinely carrying out.
- So that even in their case the characteristic of the Mosaic dispensation was theopneustic, rather than theologic. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
- Kant defined "disinterestedness in aesthetic appreciation" as fundamental and important characteristics in "Critique of Judgment", which was also seen as the "quality" in beauty.
- The duke was characteristically droll about his political career.
- Effects of bagging on loquat fruit appearance, postharvest characteristics and quality were studied.
- The problem of environmental pollution roots in the characteristic of public goods and negative externality.
- In one appearance, after the first bout of bombing, he was wearing uncharacteristic horn-rimmed spectacles.
