characteristic

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(kar′ik tə ristik)


Collocations for "characteristic"


Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "characteristic" in context.

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characteristic

Most examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.
n
  1. is [a common, an unusual] characteristic (of)
  2. a [differentiating, distinguishing, fundamental, vital] characteristic
  3. is its defining characteristic
  4. [physical, chemical, atomic] characteristics
  5. a [positive, negative] characteristic (of)
  6. (an important) characteristic to [consider, keep in mind]
  7. [possesses, demonstrates, has] similar characteristics
  8. [possesses] different characteristics [from, than]
  9. have one characteristic in common (with)
  10. describe its (main) characteristics
  11. a characteristic of [wood, steel, clay]
  12. a characteristic of the [family, generation, times]
  13. a characteristic that [distinguishes, defines]
  14. is a characteristic [specific, special] to
adj
  1. a characteristic [function, food, feature]
  2. the characteristic [colors, elements, smells] of
  3. the [dish, building, handicraft] is characteristic of the [country]
  4. her [high forehead, pointed nose] is characteristic of
  5. his [actions, words] were not characteristic of him
  6. it is characteristic of him not to [boast, take credit, say much]
  7. [boasting] is typically characteristic of him
  8. with characteristic [wit, modesty, good humor]
  9. (with) his characteristic [wit]
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