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Discover LudwigThe phrase "the characteristic" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when referring to a specific feature or quality that defines something. Example: "The characteristic of resilience is essential for overcoming challenges."
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the characteristic
noun
A distinguishing feature of a person or thing
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(Note the characteristic qualification).
This is the characteristic state of adults.
I haven't had the characteristic rash".
This galaxy has the characteristic ring.
That is the characteristic of dirty money".
All have the characteristic late-winter catkins.
Timidity is the characteristic they share.
"The visual effects express the characteristic of Tokyo really well".
Melodrama was the characteristic genre of the period.
"Lacking the characteristic acidity of champagne – but I've drunk worse".
"Whether it's by coincidence or whatever, the characteristic of Sam and Mark and the characteristic of our team are very similar," General Manager Marty Hurney said Wednesday.
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