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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescaracterística
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ka-ra-kte-ris-ti-ka
"A característica mais importante deste projeto é a inovação."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, thing, or group.
"The characteristic of resilience is essential for overcoming challenges." - 2
A trait or attribute that defines or identifies something.
"One characteristic of a good leader is the ability to inspire others."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Greek word kharakteristikos, rooted in kharakter (an instrument for marking or stamping), entering modern European languages in the 17th century. It evolved from denoting a distinctive mark or impress to signifying any qualitative feature that distinguishes a person, animal, or thing.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Characteristic" is said worldwide
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caractéristique
Transliteration: ka-ra-kte-ris-tik
"La caractéristique principale de ce produit est sa durabilité."
Merkmal
Transliteration: mɛʁkmaːl
"Ein wichtiges Merkmal dieses Modells ist die Benutzerfreundlichkeit."
caratteristica
Transliteration: ka-rat-te-ris-ti-ka
"La caratteristica principale di questo servizio è la velocità."
característica
Transliteration: ka-ra-kte-ris-ti-ka
"La característica más notable de este lugar es su belleza natural."
característica
Transliteration: ka-ra-kte-ris-ti-ka
"A característica mais importante deste projeto é a inovação."
विशेषता
Transliteration: visheshata
"इस उत्पाद की विशेषता इसकी गुणवत्ता है।"
特征
Transliteration: tèzhēng
"这个产品的特征是它的耐用性。"
특징
Transliteration: teugjing
"이 제품의 특징은 내구성입니다."
特徴
Transliteration: tokuchō
"この製品の特徴は耐久性です。"
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