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Grade 8
(char-ac-ter-is-tic) 5 syllables

Definition

adjective. a feature or quality that helps identify something.

Example Sentence

A characteristic of the rainforest is that it is very humid.

More Example Sentences

Honesty is a positive characteristic in people.

Synonyms

trait; feature; quality

Antonyms

abnormality

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characteristic
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