Characteristically: meaning, definitions and examples

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characteristically

[ ˌkar.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪ.kli ]

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adverb

In a way that is typical of a particular person, place, or thing.

Synonyms

normally, typically, usually

Examples of usage

She characteristically arrived late to the meeting.
He characteristically wore a bow tie to the event.
The artist characteristically used bold colors in her painting.

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adverb

In a way that shows the distinctive traits or qualities of someone or something.

Synonyms

distinctively, individually, uniquely

Examples of usage

She characteristically approached the situation with caution.
He characteristically responded with kindness.
The author characteristically infused humor into his writing.

Translations

Translations of the word "characteristically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caracteristicamente

🇮🇳 विशिष्ट रूप से

🇩🇪 charakteristisch

🇮🇩 secara khas

🇺🇦 характерно

🇵🇱 charakterystycznie

🇯🇵 特徴的に

🇫🇷 caractéristiquement

🇪🇸 característicamente

🇹🇷 karakteristik olarak

🇰🇷 특징적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مميز

🇨🇿 charakteristicky

🇸🇰 charakteristicky

🇨🇳 特征性地

🇸🇮 značilno

🇮🇸 einkennilega

🇰🇿 сипаттамалы түрде

🇬🇪 დამახასიათებლად

🇦🇿 xarakterik olaraq

🇲🇽 característicamente

Word origin

The word 'characteristically' is derived from the word 'characteristic,' which comes from the Greek word 'kharakteristikos,' meaning 'of or for marking.' It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. The use of 'characteristically' has evolved over time to describe actions or behaviors that are typical or distinctive of a person, place, or thing.