characteristic

/ˌkɛrəktɚˈɪstɪk/B2Loopy word list, level 3 · Core

Definition

n. a distinguishing quality
n. the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2
n. any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions
adj. typical or distinctive

Word forms

Plural: characteristics

Example sentences

n.
One characteristic of a good leader is the ability to listen to others.
a.
The characteristic sound of the piano can be heard in many classical pieces.
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In mathematics, the characteristic of a number can help determine its properties.