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Free sign upThe phrase "defining attributes" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing characteristics or features that clearly identify or distinguish something.
Example: "The defining attributes of a successful leader include empathy, integrity, and vision."
Alternatives: "key characteristics" or "essential features."
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These are security systems that have three major defining attributes.
Teamwork is one of the race's defining attributes; overcoming obstacles is another.
In evolutionary theory, species do not have defining attributes and are not classes.
His defining attributes are plate discipline, intelligence and the fact he can impact the baseball any time.
One of the defining attributes of Challengers is that they take control of the sale by being assertive.
Mr. Eltife's colleagues in the Legislature cite his independent streak as one of his defining attributes as a senator.
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His love of Yiddishkeit, anything Jewish, was his defining attribute.
The RISC chip design, experts say, was a striking example of Mr. Cocke's defining attribute.
That awareness of others' perceptions is a defining attribute of a high potential.
Some dancers have a defining attribute: Sylvie Guillem's ear-high extensions, Alina Cojocaru's airy delicacy, Natalia Osipova's enormous jump.
Achilles' defining attribute — it's the first word of the Iliad — is mēnin, usually translated as "wrath" or "rage".
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