特征

The capacity to think is the distinctive characteristic of humankind.

The giraffe is characterized by its long neck.

chief/key/main feature; chief/dominant characteristic; chief attribute

artistic feature

genetic trait

inherited/hereditary trait

character/personality trait

psychic characteristic

notable/noteworthy/salient/prominent feature; marked trait

characteristics of the times; peculiar features of the epoch

physiological feature

bodily/physical feature; physical characteristic

national trait/characteristic

facial characteristic

family characteristic/trait

fundamental trait; essential attribute/feature

characteristic/typical feature

geographical/geological feature

with striking features/attributes

manifest an attribute

preserve/lose a characteristic