Jellegzetessége

Jellegzetessége is a Hungarian noun meaning a characteristic, feature, or trait of something. It refers to a property that helps identify or distinguish a thing, such as a place, a person, a process, or a work. The term is commonly used in descriptive writing, analysis, and comparisons to name specific features.

The word is formed from the adjective jellegzetes (characteristic, distinctive) together with the abstract noun suffix -ség; jellegzetessége is the third-person singular possessive form, meaning “its characteristic.” The plural form is jellegzetességei, used when referring to multiple features.

Usage notes: jellegzetesség emphasizes distinctive or defining features rather than general properties. It is often preferred in academic, cultural, and geographic contexts to highlight what sets something apart. In contrast, tulajdonság is a more general term for property or attribute, and jellemző can function as an adjective meaning “characteristic” or as a noun in some constructions.

Examples: A város jellegzetessége a barokk városközpont. A kultúra jellegzetességei közé tartozik a sokszínűség és a hagyományőrzés.

See also: jelleg, jellemző, tulajdonság.