charakterystyczna

Charakterystyczna is the feminine singular form of the Polish adjective charakterystyczny, meaning characteristic or distinctive. It is used to describe a feminine noun and expresses that the feature in question is typical for the subject.

Grammatically, charakterystyczna agrees with feminine nouns in the nominative case. The masculine singular form is charakterystyczny, the neuter singular is charakterystyczne, and the plural forms are typically charakterystyczne in many contexts.

Etymology: the word is derived from charakter (character) with the suffix -ystyczny, forming an adjective that means “characteristic” or “distinctive.”

Usage and examples:

- To jest charakterystyczna cecha tego gatunku. (This is a characteristic feature of this species.)

- Charakterystyczna dla tego stylu jest prostota. (Simplicity is characteristic of this style.)

See also: charakterystyczny, charakterystyka, charakterystyczność, cecha charakterystyczna. These related terms cover the masculine form, the noun meaning “characteristic,” and common phrases describing distinctive features.