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essential characteristics

[ɪˈsenʃəl ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪks]
noun phrase
características essenciais
1. The fundamental, indispensable qualities or features that define the nature of something
The essential characteristics of a democracy include freedom of speech and fair elections.
As características essenciais de uma democracia incluem liberdade de expressão e eleições justas.
2. Core attributes that are necessary for something to be classified or function as itself
Honesty is one of the essential characteristics of a good leader.
A honestidade é uma das características essenciais de um bom líder.
Synonyms
fundamental featureskey attributescore qualitiesvital traitsdistinctive features
Antonyms
peripheral characteristicsnon-essential featuressecondary attributesminor qualities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características essenciais
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
características essenciais
Common in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
características essenciais
Standard usage, sometimes shortened colloquially
Portugal
características essenciais
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

the heart of the matter
the bottom line
core and substance
the nitty-gritty
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