1 char·ac·ter·is·tic
Pronounced:
/ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪk/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
[more char*ac*ter*is*tic; most char*ac*ter*is*tic] : typical of a person, thing, or group : showing the special qualities or traits of a person, thing, or group ▪ He responded to their comments with characteristic good humor. ▪ the herb's characteristic flavor —often + of ▪ Such behavior is not characteristic of a good neighbor.
—char·ac·ter·is·ti·cal·ly /ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪkli/ adverb ▪ She was characteristically modest when she accepted the reward.
/ˌkerɪktəˈrɪstɪkli/ adverb ▪ She was characteristically modest when she accepted the reward.