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trait definition

trait (trāt)

noun

  1. a distinguishing quality or characteristic, as of personality
  2. character ()
  3. Rare a stroke, trace, or touch

Etymology: Fr, a draft, line, stroke < L tractus, pp. of trahere, to draw

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trait Synonyms

trait

n.

habit, manner, custom, feature, attribute, quality, characteristic, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, quirk, mannerism, oddity, trick; see also characteristic. See syn. study at quality.


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trait Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • inherit: Her eyes are dark green, a trait inherited from her father.

Adjective modifier

  • agronomic: Basic guidelines for good agricultural practice when growing GM crops with specific agronomic traits should be encouraged.

Modifies a noun

  • locus: All markers, whether selected to cover the genome or to mark trait loci, are PCR-based.

Noun used with modifier

  • personality: Think about your personality traits do you prefer to work alone or with other people around?
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trait quotes

Death is an acquired trait.

-Allen,Woody pseudonym of  Allen Stewart Konigsberg

Man is essentially the imitative animal. His whole educabilityand in fact the whole history of civilization depend on this trait, which his strong tendencies to rivalry, jealousy, and acquisitiveness reinforce.

-James,William

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