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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMerkmale
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈmɛʁkmaːlə
"Die Merkmale dieses Autos sind sehr modern."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A distinguishing feature or quality of someone or something.
"The characteristics of the new smartphone include a high-resolution camera and long battery life." - 2
The attributes or traits that define a particular person, group, or thing.
"The characteristics of the local culture are reflected in its festivals and traditions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'characteristics' originates from the Greek word 'kharaktēr', meaning 'a stamp or mark'. It evolved through Latin 'characteristica', which referred to the distinguishing features of something, and entered English in the late 16th century, retaining the sense of defining traits or qualities.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Characteristics" is said worldwide
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caractéristiques
Transliteration: kaʁakteʁistik
"Les caractéristiques de ce produit sont impressionnantes."
Merkmale
Transliteration: ˈmɛʁkmaːlə
"Die Merkmale dieses Autos sind sehr modern."
caratteristiche
Transliteration: kaˈratteɾiˈstike
"Le caratteristiche del nuovo modello sono innovative."
características
Transliteration: kaɾakteɾisˈtikas
"Las características del nuevo teléfono son impresionantes."
características
Transliteration: kaɾakteɾisˈtikas
"As características deste carro são muito boas."
विशेषताएँ
Transliteration: viśeṣatāẽ
"इस उत्पाद की विशेषताएँ अद्वितीय हैं।"
特征
Transliteration: tèzhēng
"这个产品的特征非常独特。"
특징
Transliteration: teugjing
"이 제품의 특징은 매우 독특합니다."
特徴
Transliteration: tokuchō
"この製品の特徴は非常にユニークです。"
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