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characteristic
/kæ-rik-tə-riss-tik/
 
n-ct.
 
1.
Def.: ilaan
MS: ilaan
something about a person or thing which is related to their physical appearance (such as colour or shape).
Yellow color is a characteristic of gold.
Ka makalawag ne batek iyan sika ka ilaan te bulawan.
 
n-ct.
 
2.
Def.: batasan
MS: batasan
something about a person which is related to their mind or behavior.
My father has many good characteristics. He is patient and hardworking.
 
adj.
 
3.
Def.: Ka layun egkakita riyè te minsan hentew wey ke minsan nekey ne batasan wey ke ilaan.
If something is characteristic of someone or something, it is usual or typical for them.
Sem.Dom.: extra
Note: include because it's used in many definitions
Status: ready

Last updated: 04/Feb/2013