What is a characteristic?

A feature one person can give to another.

Something that can be defined by another person.

People in fairy tale stories.

A specific feature or quality belonging to a person.

A characteristic is a specific feature or quality that belongs to a person or object. It is something that helps to define or describe that person or object and sets them apart from others. It can include physical traits, such as hair color or height, as well as personality traits, such as kindness or intelligence.