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core characteristics

[/kɔːr ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪks/]
noun
características principais
1. The fundamental, essential, or most important features or qualities that define something or someone
The core characteristics of a good leader include honesty and integrity.
As características principais de um bom líder incluem honestidade e integridade.
2. The central or most distinguishing attributes that remain constant despite changes in other aspects
Despite the company's evolution, its core characteristics have remained unchanged.
Apesar da evolução da empresa, suas características principais permaneceram inalteradas.
Synonyms
essential featuresfundamental traitskey attributesbasic qualitiesdefining features
Antonyms
peripheral characteristicssecondary featuressuperficial traits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características principais
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
características centrais
alternative modern usage in business contexts
Portugal
características essenciais
preferred in formal and academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

the heart of the matter
the nuts and bolts
the bottom line
what makes something tick
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