trait

Trait is a characteristic you inherit or a distinguishing characteristic or feature.

(noun)

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noun

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

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noun

A distinguishing feature, as of a person's character. See Synonyms at quality.
A genetically determined characteristic or condition: a recessive trait.
a. A stroke with or as if with a pencil.
b. A slight degree or amount, as of a quality; a touch or trace: a sermon with a trait of humor.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, shot

Origin: , from Old French, something drawn, shot

Origin: , from Latin tractus, a drawing out, line; see tract¹

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