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characteristics
noun
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Divide characteristics into syllables:

char · ac · ter · is · tics

How to pronounce characteristics:

Definition of characteristics:

characteristics (noun):
a distinguishing feature or quality
a distinguishing trait, quality, or property

Synonyms for characteristics:

affections
attribute
attributes
attributions
characteristic
characters
criteria
criterions
device characteristic
diagnostics
faculty
feature
features
fingerprints
hallmarks
idiosyncrasy
mark
markers
marks
particularities
peculiarities
peculiarity
properties
property
qualities
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Antonyms for characteristics:

accumulation
agglomerate
agglomeration
aggregate
aggregation
all
assemblage
assembly
bulk
collection
composite
conglomerate
conglomeration
ensemble
entirety
fullness
gross
group
heap
integral
lot
lump
mass
pile
sum
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