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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 ris′tik)

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characteristic
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Sense: Noun: trait

Synonyms:

trait , quality , property , attribute , character , specific , feature , aspect , quirk , mark , marker , hallmark , stamp , peculiarity, particularity

Antonyms:

inability

Sense: Adjective: distinctive

Synonyms:

distinctive , typical , classic, signature , distinguishing, individual , indicative, unique , special , defining, essential , symptomatic, identifying, idiosyncratic, quirky

Antonyms:

uncharacteristic, abnormal, unexpected , atypical, irregular

Sense: Adjective: normal

Synonyms:

normal , typical , standard , archetypal, average , classic, stereotypical

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