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characteristic

英/kˌæɹɪktəɹˈɪstɪk/
美/ˌkɛɹəktɝˈɪstɪk/
01n.

特性, 特征, 特色

a distinguishing quality; the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm; in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2; any measurable property of a device measured under closely specified conditions

02adj.

特性的, 特有的, 有特色的

typical or distinctive