characteristic

B2
Pronunciation
/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/
/ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

2 Definition

The integer part of a logarithm.

3 Definition

The distinguishing features of a navigational light on a lighthouse etc by which it can be identified (colour, pattern of flashes etc.).

4 Definition

For a given field or ring, a natural number that is either the smallest positive number n such that n instances of the multiplicative identity (1) summed together yield the additive identity (0) or, if no such number exists, the number 0.

Example Sentences
  • The characteristic of a field, if non-zero, must be a prime number.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.