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Definition characteristic in British English

characteristic adjective

adjective
/ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/
1

typical of someone or something

Example

Saffron gives the rice in this dish its characteristic yellow colour.

Example

Sue answered with her characteristic frankness.

Example

The white stone houses are characteristic of the island.

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Definition characteristic in British English