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Characteristics

Qualities that distinguish a person, thing, or group.

attributes properties

Features or qualities that distinguish a person, thing, or group from others.

Etymology

From Old French caractere, from Latin character meaning 'mark, stamp, tool for impressing'.

Explain Like I’m 5

Characteristics are like the special features that make you, or anything else, unique - think of a cat's fur or your favorite color.

FAQ

What are characteristics? They are qualities that describe something or someone
How do we use them? To compare and contrast different things or people
Can characteristics change? Yes, some can change over time

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

attributes qualities features

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

traits properties aspects

Indexes

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