Dictionary entryCEFR B2noun
characteristic
IPA pronunciation: /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
Listen to the pronunciationRussian meaning
характерная черта, особенность
English definition
A typical feature or quality that distinguishes someone or something.
Example
Patience is a characteristic of a good teacher.
Collocations
- defining characteristic
- characteristic of
- physical characteristic
- unique characteristic
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