characteristics

Meanings

• Noun

  A set of features or qualities that describe a person, thing, or concept.

  - "The characteristics of a good leader include honesty, empathy, and strong communication skills."
  - "The characteristics of a diamond are its brilliance, hardness, and ability to refract light."
  - "The novel explores the complex characteristics of human nature."

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Synonyms

attribute , hallmark , idiosyncrasy , mannerism , quality , tendency , trademark , trait

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with characteristics
hermit , germinate , committee , hymnite

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Variants

List of all variants of characteristics that leads to same result
characteristic , characteristics , secondary sex characteristic , secondary sex characteristics , secondary sexual characteristic

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'caracteristica' meaning 'mark, sign', derived from 'caracter' meaning 'letter, symbol'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'characteristics' has 13 letters.

2. In psychology, the study of characteristics is called trait theory.

3. The term 'characteristic' is also used in mathematics to refer to a property or feature of a mathematical object.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Attributes: Characteristics are a type of attribute, which is a quality or feature possessed by a person, thing, or concept.

2. Traits: Characteristics are also referred to as traits, which are the distinguishing features of a person, thing, or concept.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, characteristics are often used to develop complex and believable characters. In art, artists may use color, texture, and form to convey the characteristics of a subject. In music, musicians may use melody, rhythm, and harmony to convey the characteristics of a genre or style.

How to Memorize "characteristics"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the characteristics of a person, try visualizing their face, body language, and mannerisms.
   - To memorize the characteristics of a concept, try visualizing a mental image that represents the concept.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the characteristics of a person, try associating each characteristic with a memorable detail or story.
   - To memorize the characteristics of a concept, try associating each characteristic with a related image or idea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the characteristics of a person, try using a mnemonic device such as an acronym or a rhyme.
   - To memorize the characteristics of a concept, try using a mnemonic device such as a story or a song.

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