2. (Math.)
Defn: The integral part (whether positive or negative) of a logarithm.
CHARACTERISTICAL
Char`ac*ter*is"tic*al, a.
Defn: Characteristic.
CHARACTERISTICALLY
Char`ac*ter*is"tic*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In a characteristic manner; in a way that characterizes.
CHARACTERIZATION
Char`ac*ter*i*za"tion, n.
Defn: The act or process of characterizing.
CHARACTERIZE
Char"ac*ter*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Characterized; p. pr. & vb. n.
Characterizing.] Etym: [LL. characterizare, Gr. charactériser.]
1. To make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features. European, Asiatic, Chinese, African, and Grecian faces are Characterized. Arbuthot.