Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/ka.ɾak.teˈɾis.ti.ka/

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Translation

characteristic, feature

Word origin

From Greek kharakter ('a stamp, engraved mark'), through Latin character. The same root gives English 'character' and 'characteristic'.

Origin
Greek
Root
kharakter
English cognates
character, characteristic

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralcaracterísticas

Examples

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Each model has a special feature.

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Patience is a characteristic of hers.

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This feature of the program is very useful.

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The red colour is the main feature of the car.

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What is the most important feature for you?

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This word is part of lesson 92.