Characteristic
14 lettersnouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
A feature or quality that is typical of someone or something and helps to identify them. It represents a distinguishing trait or attribute.
“Patience is a characteristic often found in successful teachers.”
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Contains 'IC' ending with multiple common letters; features 'CHARACTER' prefix
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Worth 26 points; 'H' adds value
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