Characteristics
/ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪks/
Scrabble:24 ptsWWF:26 pts15 letters
Definition of Characteristics
noun
- A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
- The integer part of a logarithm.
- The distinguishing features of a navigational light on a lighthouse etc by which it can be identified (colour, pattern of flashes etc.).
- 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.
"The characteristic of a field, if non-zero, must be a prime number."
Anagrams of Characteristics
No exact anagrams found for "characteristics". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
c3
h4
a1
r1
a1
c3
t1
e1
r1
i1
s1
t1
i1
c3
s1
Total: 24 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Characteristics
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Characteristics"
Characteristics is a 15-letter word that scores 24 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Characteristics" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "characteristics" is a high-scoring word.