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[とく()·せい()]
tokusei
noun

English Meaning(s) for 特性

noun
  1. special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity

Definition and Synonyms for 特性

Characteristic the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm
Synonyms: メルクマール, 体臭, , , , , 指標, 本領, 特徴, 特性, 特有, 特色, 特質
Quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
Synonyms: クオリティ, 品質, 性状, 性質, 特性, 素質, , ,
Characteristic a distinguishing quality
Synonyms: 徴表, 特徴, 特性, 特殊性, 特質
Peculiarity a distinguishing trait
Synonyms: 徴表, お株, 気質, 特徴, 特性, 特殊性, 特異性, 特色, 習性
Property a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
Synonyms: 性質, 特性, 特質
Attribute a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
Synonyms: プロパティ, アトリビュート, 属性, 性質, 特徴, 特性, 特質
Quality a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
Synonyms: 形質, 性格, 性質, 特徴, 特性, 特殊性, 特色, 特質
Feature a prominent attribute or aspect of something
Synonyms: フィーチャー, 持ち味, 特徴, 特性, 特色, 特質
Trait a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
Synonyms: 一癖, 体臭, 性向, 特徴, 特性, 特色, 特質, 習性
Characteristic in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2
Synonyms: メルクマール, 体臭, , , , , 指標, 本領, 特徴, 特性, 特有, 特色, 特質

Meanings for each kanji in 特性

» special
» sex; gender; nature

Categories 特性 is a member of

Attribute an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
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Quality an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
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Individuation the quality of being individual
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Conception an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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Attribute a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
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Integer any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero
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Sample Sentences for 特性

One of the reasons Twitter is popular in Japan is a characteristic of Japanese itself: Japanese uses ideograms which enable it to convey more information in just 140 characters than other languages, not counting Chinese. Incidentally, the Japanese version of this sentence is written with exactly 140 characters. How many characters does it take in other languages?
A dog is distinct from a cat in physical characteristics.
Concerning the characteristics of respiratory function in swimmers.
What do you think are the racial traits of the Japanese?
Pigs share certain characteristics with human beings.

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