Characteristic and Trick

Characteristic

Characteristic noun - Something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind.

Trick is a synonym for characteristic. In some cases you can use "Trick" instead a noun "Characteristic".

Trick

Trick noun - A usual manner of behaving or doing.
Usage example: that deadbeat is up to his usual tricks: once again he's claiming the check is in the mail

Characteristic is a synonym for trick in mannerism topic. Sometimes you can use "Characteristic" instead a noun "Trick".

How words are described

good good characteristic good trick
special special characteristic special trick
elaborate elaborate characteristic elaborate trick
particular particular characteristic particular trick
Other adjectives: similar, usual, common, certain, single, obvious, simple, real, great, main, useful, different.

Both words in one sentence

  • You expect this whole thing to be resolved without Leno actually showing up... until Will, with his characteristic nerve, manages to trick his way into appearing on The Tonight Show to set the record straight.
    Source: Leno Device
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