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characteristic in Dutch

characteristic in Dutch is karakteristiek, kenmerkend, idiosyncratisch — characteristic means typical of a particular person or thing; serving to identify it.

characteristic in Dutch

karakteristiek
adj
Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
kenmerkend
adj
Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
idiosyncratisch
adj
Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
karakteristiek
noun
A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.
kenmerk
noun
A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.
trekje
noun
A distinguishing feature of a person or thing, a part of mental or physical behavior.

What does "characteristic" mean?

  1. adj Typical of a particular person or thing; serving to identify it.
    "The old house had the characteristic smell of damp wood and polish."
  2. noun A distinguishing feature or quality of someone or something.
    "Red feathers are a characteristic of this species of bird."
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characteristic in a sentence

  • The old house had the characteristic smell of damp wood and polish.
  • He answered with his characteristic bluntness.
  • Red feathers are a characteristic of this species of bird.
  • One characteristic of good writing is that it is clear.

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What is "characteristic" in Dutch?
"characteristic" in Dutch is karakteristiek, kenmerkend, idiosyncratisch. characteristic means: Typical of a particular person or thing; serving to identify it.
How do you use "characteristic" in a sentence?
Example: "The old house had the characteristic smell of damp wood and polish." In Dutch, "characteristic" is karakteristiek, kenmerkend, idiosyncratisch.
Are there other ways to say "characteristic" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "characteristic": karakteristiek, kenmerkend, idiosyncratisch, kenmerk, trekje.
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