Characteristic Definition & Meaning
characteristic
- adjective
- typical or distinctive; "heard my friend's characteristic laugh"; "red and gold are the characteristic colors of autumn"; "stripes characteristic of the zebra"
- noun
- a prominent attribute or aspect of something; "the map showed roads and other features"; "generosity is one of his best characteristics"
- a distinguishing quality
- the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2
- any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions
"Characteristic" in song lyrics
See how characteristic is used in real songs:
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"I'm deliverin' real in every form and characteristic"
Bloods & Crips — Puttin' in Work -
"For me to be soft ain't a characteristic"
Kam Moye (Supastition) f/ Tenille — Nobody's Fool -
"mothers of the bible characteristic"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with characteristic
Usage tips for "characteristic"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "characteristic" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for characteristic to find words that pair well.