Definition
characteristic
adjective
- typical of a particular person, place, or thing
noun
- a feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it
Examples
- Her cheerful smile is characteristic of her personality.
- The building's tall spires are characteristic of Gothic architecture.
- Patience is a characteristic that all good teachers share.
- One characteristic of mammals is that they feed milk to their young.
- The characteristic sound of the ocean waves was soothing.
- His most notable characteristic is his sense of humor.
- The characteristic smell of fresh bread filled the bakery.