characteristic
gb/kˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/ us/kˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
B1
Angielski
~ 1800
jellemző, tulajdonság, jellegzetes
RZECZOWNIK
B1
1
jellemző
B1
tulajdonság
A2
Schemat użycia:
the characteristic of [someone/something]
Honesty is an important characteristic of a good leader.
Az őszinteség egy jó vezető fontos tulajdonsága.
One characteristic of this plant is its bright red flowers.
Ennek a növénynek az egyik jellemzője az élénkpiros virágai.
A quick temper was a characteristic he inherited from his father.
The main characteristic of the software is its ease of use.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Kindness is a good characteristic in a friend.
A kedvesség jó tulajdonság egy barátban.
A giraffe’s long neck is a special characteristic.
A hosszú nyak a zsiráf különleges jellemzője.
This phone’s main characteristic is its strong battery.
Patience is a helpful characteristic for teachers.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characteristic' (a countable noun) with 'character' meaning personality in general.
Znaczenie
A typical quality or feature
Kolokacje
main characteristic
|distinctive characteristic
|common characteristic
|physical characteristic
|shared characteristic
Synonimy
feature (More general; can refer to any aspect or part, not necessarily distinguishing.)
|
trait (Often used for personal qualities, especially in psychology.)
Antonimy
flaw (A negative quality, in contrast to a neutral or positive characteristic.)
Tematy
description
|identity
|personality
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
A special quality or feature that makes a person or thing different from others.
A distinguishing quality, trait, or feature that is typical of a person, group, or thing.
B1
2
jellemző
B1
jellegzetes
B1
Schemat użycia:
characteristic of [someone/something]
She spoke with the characteristic confidence of an experienced lawyer.
A tapasztalt ügyvédre jellemző magabiztossággal beszélt.
The painter’s use of bright colors is characteristic of his early work.
Az élénk színek használata jellemző a festő korai műveire.
The sudden rain is characteristic of the region’s climate.
Przykłady dla uczących się
Her big smile is characteristic of her.
A széles mosolya jellemző rá.
Rain in April is characteristic of this city.
Az áprilisi eső jellemző erre a városra.
Speaking loudly is characteristic of him.
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'characteristic' (adj.) with 'characterized', which is used in passive constructions like 'is characterized by'.
Znaczenie
Typical of something or someone
Kolokacje
characteristic style
|characteristic behavior
|characteristic smile
Synonimy
typical (Very close in meaning, but more general and common in everyday speech.)
|
distinctive (Stresses uniqueness or difference rather than typicality.)
Antonimy
uncharacteristic (Means not typical of someone or something.)
Tematy
description
|identity
|core_vocabulary
Definicja
Showing the normal or usual qualities of a person or thing.
Being typical of a particular person, place, or thing; showing its usual qualities.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
characteristic
IPA
GB/kˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
US/kˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
Sylaby i akcent
char - ac - ter - ist - ic (5 sylab)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ter)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: characteristic
Noun
- Base: characteristic
- Plural: characteristics
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
characteristics
noun
Core family
character
noun B1
characterize
verb B2
Related words
characteristically
adverb
characterization
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
uncharacteristic
adjective C1
uncharacteristically
adverb
Wyrażenia
as is characteristic of
1/ˈæz ˈɪz kˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk əv/
fixed phrase
Being typical for someone or something
Used to say that something is normal for a person or thing.
Przykłady
- As is characteristic of her, she helped without being asked.
- As is characteristic of the region, the summer was hot and dry.
in characteristic fashion
1/ˈɪn kˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk fˈæʃən/
fixed phrase
In a typical manner
In the way that is usual for someone or something.
Przykłady
- In characteristic fashion, he arrived late to the meeting.
- She handled the crisis in characteristic fashion—calmly and decisively.