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CHARACTERISTICS Synonyms

There are 21 synonyms of the word characteristics. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word characteristics. (close relations)
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elements
nounn
noun

• violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

marks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

aspects
nounn
noun

• a distinct feature or element in a problem

• a characteristic to be considered

• the visual percept of a region

• the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb

• the feelings expressed on a person's face

attributes
nounn
noun

• a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

• an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

verb

• attribute or credit to

• decide as to where something belongs in a scheme

features
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a prominent attribute or aspect of something

• the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin

• the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater

• a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine

• (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind

• an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles

verb

• have as a feature

• wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

hallmarks
nounn
noun

• a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something

• a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity

idiosyncrasies
nounn
noun

• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

peculiarities
nounn
noun

• an odd or unusual characteristic

• a distinguishing trait

• something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

properties
nounn
noun

• something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

• a basic or essential property shared by all members of a class

• any area set aside for a particular purpose

• a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

• any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie

qualities
nounn
noun

• an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

• a degree or grade of excellence or worth

• a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

• (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)

• high social status

adjective satellite

• of superior grade

• of high social status

traits
nounn
noun

• a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

attribute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

• an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

verb

• attribute or credit to

• decide as to where something belongs in a scheme

feature
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a prominent attribute or aspect of something

• the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin

• the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater

• a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine

• (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind

• an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles

verb

• have as a feature

• wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner

hallmark
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something

• a mark on an article of trade to indicate its origin and authenticity

idiosyncrasy
nounn
noun

• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

mannerism
nounn
noun

• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

• an art style in late 16th century Europe characterized by spatial incongruity and excessive elongation of the human figures.

• a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

quality
nounn
noun

• an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

• a degree or grade of excellence or worth

• a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

• (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)

• high social status

adjective satellite

• of superior grade

• of high social status

tendency
nounn
noun

• an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

• an inclination to do something

• a characteristic likelihood of or natural disposition toward a certain condition or character or effect

• a general direction in which something tends to move

trademark
nounn
noun

• a distinctive characteristic or attribute of someone or something

• a formally registered symbol identifying the manufacturer or distributor of a product

verb

• mark with a brand or trademark

• register the trademark of

trait
nounn
noun

• a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

Best Hypernyms For CHARACTERISTICS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for characteristics, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
property attribute dimension integer quality aspects attributes features peculiarities properties qualities traits
Phrases (1)
whole number

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