His chief characteristic was said to be "masculine sense" and his mind "lacking in flexibility and subtlety".

Their chief characteristic: concentration.

Their chief characteristic is their deep and powerful yet varied expression of religious feeling.

A dreamy, voluptuous element is the chief characteristic of this astonishing book.

Ethnic diversity was destined to become a chief characteristic of Helper.

Simplicity was the chief characteristic of his sanctity.

His chief characteristic was that he took things as they came.

These industries later provided the basis for an expanded rearment industry and so supported the 'active' foreign policy, which became the chief characteristic of the fascist state.

The chief electrical characteristic of a dynamic loudspeaker's driver is its electrical impedance as a function of frequency.

Ford's other chief characteristic is his constant pursuit of alcoholic drinks and a good time (in contrast to Arthur's quest for a cup of tea).