characteristic

noun adjective

Stress: fourth syllable

Syllables: char-ac-ter-is-tic (5)

English Definition

A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify them.

Example Sentence

Kindness is a major characteristic of her personality.

US IPA /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
UK IPA /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/