#characteristic  a distinguishing quality
  supertype:  quality  an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
  subtype:  passport {compatibility incompatibility}  outstanding_characteristic  individuating_characteristic  hallmark  aspect {safeness dangerousness} {curability incurableness} {directness indirectness}  streak
  part of:  nature  the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized; "it is the nature of fire to burn"; "the true nature of jealousy"

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