characteristic
nounfeminine/kɐɾɐktɨˈɾiʃtikɐ/high
ca·rac·te·rís·ti·ca
Definition
A distinguishing feature, quality, or property that defines or identifies something or someone.
Punctuality is a highly valued characteristic in this company.
A striking characteristic of his personality is generosity.
Common collocations
main characteristicphysical characteristicdistinguishing characteristiccommon characteristic
Etymology
Do grego 'charaktēristikós', através do latim 'characteristicus'.