Synonyms: characteristic
Definition: a distinguishing quality
Similar words: quality
Definition: an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
Usage: the quality of mercy is not strained--Shakespeare
Synonyms: device characteristic, characteristic
Definition: any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions
Similar words: property
Definition: a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
Usage: a study of the physical properties of atomic particles
Synonyms: characteristic, feature
Definition: a prominent attribute or aspect of something
Usage: the map showed roads and other features; generosity is one of his best characteristics
Similar words: dimension, property, attribute
Definition: a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
Usage: self-confidence is not an endearing property
Synonyms: characteristic
Definition: the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2
Similar words: whole number, integer
Definition: any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero
Usage: an integer is a number that is not a fraction
Synonyms: characteristic
Definition: typical or distinctive
Usage: heard my friend's characteristic laugh; red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn; stripes characteristic of the zebra
Similar words: symptomatic, diagnostic
Definition: characteristic or indicative of a disease
Usage: a diagnostic sign of yellow fever; a rash symptomatic of scarlet fever; symptomatic of insanity; a rise in crime symptomatic of social breakdown
Similar words: distinctive, typical
Definition: of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
Usage: Jerusalem has a distinctive Middle East flavor- Curtis Wilkie; that is typical of you!
Similar words: peculiar
Definition: characteristic of one only; distinctive or special
Usage: the peculiar character of the Government of the U.S.- R.B.Taney