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Definition of characteristically

characteristically

/ˌkær.ək.tɚˈɪs.tɪ.kli/
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Adjective:characteristic
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characteristically Lexical Profile

• adverb

1

In a way that is typical or representative of a particular person, place, or thing.

Example

"She responded to the unexpected praise with a characteristically modest smile."

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• Rhymes for characteristically

• Nearby Words

character
characterful
characteristic
characteristically
characterization
characterize
characterless

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'characteristic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately deriving from Ancient Greek 'kharakteristikos' ('designating or distinguishing'), from 'kharakter' ('engraved mark' or 'distinctive nature').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Characteristically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/characteristically
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