Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of characteristic
"The new smartphone has several unique characteristics, such as a curved screen and all-day battery life."
In plain English: Characteristics are the special features or qualities that make something unique and help you tell it apart from other things.
"The characteristics of this dog breed include its friendly nature and golden fur."
Usage: Use characteristics to describe the specific features or qualities that make something distinct and recognizable. This term functions as a plural noun when listing multiple traits, such as the physical characteristics of an animal species.
Derived from the Latin caracteristicus, this term originally described letters cut into metal plates used to imprint text. It entered English via French in the mid-17th century, evolving from its root meaning of distinctive marks or features.