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general characteristic

[ˈdʒɛnərəl ˌkɛrəktəˈrɪstɪk]
nounpl: general characteristics
característica geral
1. A typical or distinctive feature that applies broadly to a person, thing, or group
One general characteristic of mammals is that they have warm blood.
Uma característica geral dos mamíferos é que eles têm sangue quente.
2. A common or widespread trait or quality
Punctuality is a general characteristic of German culture.
A pontualidade é uma característica geral da cultura alemã.
Synonyms
common featuretypical traitdistinctive qualitygeneral featurebroad characteristic
Antonyms
particular characteristicspecific traitindividual featureexceptional quality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica geral
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
característica geral
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
característica geral
Standard usage
Portugal
característica geral
Standard usage; may also use 'traço geral'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a hallmark of
a trademark of
by and large
broadly speaking
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