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
- is [a common, an unusual] characteristic (of)
- a [differentiating, distinguishing, fundamental, vital] characteristic
- is its defining characteristic
- [physical, chemical, atomic] characteristics
- a [positive, negative] characteristic (of)
- (an important) characteristic to [consider, keep in mind]
- [possesses, demonstrates, has] similar characteristics
- [possesses] different characteristics [from, than]
- have one characteristic in common (with)
- describe its (main) characteristics
- a characteristic of [wood, steel, clay]
- a characteristic of the [family, generation, times]
- a characteristic that [distinguishes, defines]
- is a characteristic [specific, special] to
- a characteristic [function, food, feature]
- the characteristic [colors, elements, smells] of
- the [dish, building, handicraft] is characteristic of the [country]
- her [high forehead, pointed nose] is characteristic of
- his [actions, words] were not characteristic of him
- it is characteristic of him not to [boast, take credit, say much]
- [boasting] is typically characteristic of him
- with characteristic [wit, modesty, good humor]
- (with) his characteristic [wit]
'characteristic' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):