characteristic vs respect

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. 

respect

noun
  • a particular aspect, feature or detail of something 

  • an attitude of consideration or high regard 

  • Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death. 

  • Good will; favor 

  • good opinion, honor, or admiration 

verb
  • To abide by an agreement. 

  • To have respect for. 

  • To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed. 

  • To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right. 

  • To relate to; to be concerned with. 

intj
  • hello, hi 

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