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particular characteristic

[pər-ˈti-kyə-lər ˈka-rək-tə-ˌri-stik]
nounpl: particular characteristics
característica particular
1. A distinctive feature or quality that belongs specifically to a person, thing, or group
One particular characteristic of this species is its bright coloring.
Uma característica particular desta espécie é sua coloração brilhante.
2. A unique or special trait that sets something apart from others
The particular characteristic that makes this wine special is its terroir.
A característica particular que torna este vinho especial é seu terroir.
Synonyms
distinctive featureunique traitspecial attributespecific quality
Antonyms
common traitgeneric featureuniversal characteristic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica particular
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
traço particular
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
característica particular
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

mark of distinction
hallmark of
the defining characteristic
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