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shared characteristic

[/ʃɛrd ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/]
nounpl: shared characteristics
característica compartilhada
1. A quality, feature, or attribute that is common to two or more people, things, or groups
Honesty is a shared characteristic among all members of the team.
A honestidade é uma característica compartilhada entre todos os membros da equipe.
2. A trait or property that multiple entities have in common
The shared characteristic of these plants is their ability to thrive in dry climates.
A característica compartilhada dessas plantas é sua capacidade de prosperar em climas áridos.
Synonyms
common traitcommon featuremutual attributecommon denominatorshared trait
Antonyms
unique characteristicdistinctive featureindividual traitdifference

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica compartilhada
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
característica em comum
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Portugal
característica comum
Preferred usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

have something in common
common ground
birds of a feather
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