Characteristic

14 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A feature or quality that is typical of someone or something and helps to identify them. It represents a distinguishing trait or attribute.

“Patience is a characteristic often found in successful teachers.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

Syllables

char·ac·ter·is·tic

Related Words

Synonyms

feature trait quality

Antonyms

uncharacteristic

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Wordle

Contains 'IC' ending with multiple common letters; features 'CHARACTER' prefix

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Scrabble

Worth 26 points; 'H' adds value

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