What is the meaning of characteristic?

noun

  • A prominent attribute or aspect of something.
    • usage: "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
  • A distinguishing quality.
  • The integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2. 808 the characteristic is 2.
  • Any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions.

adjective

  • Typical or distinctive.
    • usage: "heard my friend's characteristic laugh"; "red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn"; "stripes characteristic of the zebra"
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