characteristic

意味

• adj. 特有の
• n. 特徴
• n. 指数

英語の定義

• 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

語形変化

複数形

characteristics

例文

1. adj. 特有の

   Bright colors are characteristic of the traditional costumes in this region.

   鮮やかな色は、この地域の伝統衣装に特有のものです。

2. n. 特徴

   Curiosity is an important characteristic of a good scientist.

   好奇心は、優れた科学者の重要な特徴です。

3. n. 指数

   In the common logarithm of 200, which is 2.301, the characteristic is 2.

   200の常用対数は2.301ですが、その指数（整数部分）は2です。