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Synonyms of characteristic

28 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for characteristic is attribute. Other synonyms of characteristic are trait, touch, trademark, property and idiosyncrasy.

Synonyms and similar words for characteristic

nounA distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.

  • attributeA characteristic or quality of a thing.
  • hallmarkA distinguishing characteristic.
  • idiosyncrasyA behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person or a group.
  • mannerism
  • quality
  • tendency
  • trademarkThe aspect for which someone or something is best known; a hallmark or typical characteristic.
  • traitAn identifying characteristic, habit or trend.

adjectiveMore synonyms

nounMore synonyms

  • designation
  • vein
  • distinctivenessSomething which distinguishes something from anything else.
  • featureThe cast or structure of anything, or of any part of a thing, as of a landscape, a picture, a treaty, or an essay; any...
  • owndomA characteristic; quality; attribute; trait.
  • parameterA characteristic or feature that distinguishes something from others.
  • propertyAn attribute or abstract quality which is characteristic of a class of objects.
  • touchA distinguishing feature or characteristic.
  • whatness
  • propriety obsoleteA characteristic; an attribute.
  • race obsoleteCharacteristic quality or disposition.

Opposite of characteristic

adjectiveMore antonyms

Meaning of characteristic

  1. adjective Indicating a distinguishing feature of a person or thing; typical.
  2. adjective Describing or pertaining to personal characters or character types; characterful.
  3. noun A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.

Full definition of characteristic

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Questions about synonyms of characteristic

What is another word for characteristic?
Characteristic has 28 synonyms on Word.ws, such as attribute, trait, touch, trademark, property, idiosyncrasy, feature and distinctiveness.
What is the opposite of characteristic?
The opposite of characteristic is uncharacteristic. Other antonyms of characteristic are untypical.
What does characteristic mean?
Characteristic means indicating a distinguishing feature of a person or thing; typical.

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