
Characteristic
Cultural Identification
Characteristic as an adjective can describe cultural or regional features that are unique.

Sushi is a characteristic dish of Japanese cuisine.
Describing People
Use 'characteristic' to highlight unique habits or qualities of a person.

Her laughter is characteristic; you know it's her from afar.
Not Always Positive
Being characteristic doesn't mean it's good—it simply emphasizes distinctiveness.

Unfortunately, heavy rain is characteristic of the city's weather.
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