B1 — Intermediateadjective
caratteristico
characteristic, typical, distinctive
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
tipicodistintivopeculiareparticolare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
atipicogenericoordinariocomune
Usage note
'Tipico' = typical (most common). 'Peculiare' = peculiar/distinctive (formal). 'Distintivo' = distinctive. 'Caratteristico' implies something that identifies or defines.
Example
"Il campanile è un elemento caratteristico del paesaggio italiano."
"The bell tower is a characteristic element of the Italian landscape."
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