What is the meaning of the word "characteristic"?

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  1. the integer part (positive or negative) of the representation of a logarithm copy to clipboard noun
    • in the expression log 643 = 2.808 the characteristic is 2 copy to clipboard
  2. typical or distinctive copy to clipboard adjective
    • heard my friend's characteristic laugh copy to clipboard

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