Characteristic - translation, pronunciation and examples
characteristic
typical of someone or something
Learn characteristic with free cards in 30 seconds.
When to use characteristic
Этот узор характерен для старых домов.
Её спокойная уверенность характерна для хорошего лидера.
characteristic usage examples
Этот узор характерен для старых домов.
This pattern is characteristic of old houses.
Её спокойная уверенность характерна для хорошего лидера.
Her quiet confidence is characteristic of a good leader.
Test yourself
Learn by topic
characteristic belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
characteristic with Russian translation
Why learn characteristic with flashcards?
A translation is not enough: words are remembered faster when they return in short examples, audio and spaced review.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
Related words and lists for characteristic
How to pronounce characteristic and what this word means
characteristic translation: характерный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce characteristic
/ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
characteristic translation
характерный
characteristic examples
This pattern is characteristic of old houses.
characteristic transcription
/ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/, /ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
characteristic meaning: what does it mean?
typical of someone or something
characteristic pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
characteristic is pronounced as /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
characteristic definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
This pattern is characteristic of old houses. Translation: Этот узор характерен для старых домов.
Learn characteristic in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.