characteristic
/ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/
char · ac · ter · is · tic
ˌkær · ɪk · tə · ˈrɪs · tɪk
English Definition
n. a feature or quality that makes something recognizable
Significado en Español
característica
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đặc trưng
Show meaning in
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “characteristic”:
-
A
exception
-
B
anomaly
-
C
trait
-
D
irregularity
Show answer
C — trait.
“characteristic” means n. a feature or quality that makes something recognizable
Common questions about “characteristic”
What does “characteristic” mean?
characteristic — n. a feature or quality that makes something recognizable. In Chinese: 特征.
How do you pronounce “characteristic”?
characteristic is pronounced /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/. It breaks into 5 syllables: char · ac · ter · is · tic.
Is “characteristic” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. characteristic appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
