Synonyms of characteristics

characteristics

noun

plural of characteristic

as in qualities

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind

the ability to fashion tools and other characteristics that distinguish human beings from other animals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• qualities
• traits
• attributes
• features
• attributions
• criteria
• properties
• hallmarks
• peculiarities
• markers
• marks
• specifics
• symbols
• fingerprints
• characters
• stamps
• diagnostics
• touches
• affections
• particularities
• indications
• signs
• notes
• virtues
• points
• differentiae
• emblems
• merits
• badges
• charms
• tokens
• idiosyncrasies
• graces
• eccentricities
• excellences
• singularities
• quirks
• oddities
• individualities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of characteristics

Specifically, the one from that parable where six blind men describe a beast based on just one of its characteristics. — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026

That is one of the clearest characteristics of an asset transitioning from a downtrend into an uptrend. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026

Sometimes a capital provider is simply looking for different characteristics from a prospect. — Frank Williamson, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Precious metals, coins, and stones require different checks, and both their characteristics and applicable market prices inform the amount offered. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

This leads to the wavelengths of that radiation being changed, with the result being a compact object with a very red spectrum and broad hydrogen emission lines — key characteristics of Little Red Dots. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The devices also maintained stable electrical characteristics for 55 months after fabrication, according to the researchers. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

According to the company, the five-minute flight allowed an initial evaluation of handling qualities, aerodynamic characteristics, and system performance, gathering data to guide the next testing phases. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

For Illig, new development should complement, and not compromise the characteristics that made Loch Lloyd desirable in the first place. — Trident Ventures Content Studio, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026