characteristic vs particularity

characteristic

noun
  • A distinguishing feature of a person or thing. 

  • For a given field or ring, a natural number that is either the smallest positive number n such that n instances of the multiplicative identity (1) summed together yield the additive identity (0) or, if no such number exists, the number 0. 

  • The integer part of a logarithm. 

  • The distinguishing features of a navigational light on a lighthouse etc by which it can be identified (colour, pattern of flashes etc.). 

adj
  • Being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing. 

particularity

noun
  • A distinctive characteristic or quality; a peculiarity. 

  • The doctrine of the incarnation of God as Jesus occurring at a particular place and time. 

  • A particular thing. 

  • Attention to detail; fastidiousness. 

  • The condition of being particular rather than general or universal; specificity. 

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