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characteristic

char·ac·ter·is·tic [ kàrrəktə rístik ]


noun  (plural char·ac·ter·is·tics)
Definition:
 
1. defining feature: a feature or quality that makes somebody or something recognizable

2. mathematics whole number in logarithm: the whole number integer found to the left of the decimal point in a common logarithm, e.g. the characteristic of 5.4321 is 5



adjective 
Definition:
 
typical: distinguishing or representative of a particular person or thing


char·ac·ter·is·ti·cal·ly adverb
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