characteristic

adjective as in typical; distinguishing

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distinctive, idiosyncratic, innate, peculiar, singular, unique

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essential, exclusive, indicative, individual, local, native, normal, original, particular, personal, private, regular, representative, special, specific

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appropriate, diagnostic, differentiating, discriminating, discriminative, distinguishing, emblematic, especial, fixed, inborn, inbred, individualistic, individualizing, ingrained, inherent, marked, proper, symbolic, symptomatic

noun as in typical feature, trait

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aspect, attribute, component, essence, flavor, nature, peculiarity, personality, quality, style, symptom, temperament, tendency, tone, virtue

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affection, badge, bag, bearing, bent, caliber, cast, complexion, differentia, disposition, distinction, earmark, endowment, essential, faculty, frame, idiosyncrasy, inclination, individuality, lineament, mannerism, mark, mood, originality, particularity, point, property, proprium, singularity, specialty, streak, stripe, thing, thumbprint, tinge, trademark, turn

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Weight isn't a protected characteristic in the UK or in most other parts of the world, meaning it isn't illegal to discriminate based on size, except if the person's weight is classed as a disability.

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In July 2024, the Welsh government gave councils more flexibility to assess the "movement" and "road characteristics" of specific routes, beyond just proximity to schools, hospital and other key locations.

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It added: "The applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show that the quality, reputation, or characteristics of the product are now exclusive to the proposed smaller area."

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But what’s much more characteristic of liberal politics is programs like Social Security and Medicare that helped to lift everyone, without judging people.

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Not only that, it takes place at only one track, with one set of characteristics, and F1 cars are prototypes that do not stay the same through a season.

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