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trait

[treyt, trey]

noun

  1. a distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personal nature.

    bad traits of character.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  2. a pen or pencil stroke.

  3. a stroke, touch, or strain, as of some quality.

    a trait of pathos; a trait of ready wit.



trait

/ treɪ, treɪt /

noun

  1. a characteristic feature or quality distinguishing a particular person or thing

  2. rarea touch or stroke

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trait

  1. A genetically determined characteristic or condition. Traits may be physical, such as hair color or leaf shape, or they may be behavioral, such as nesting in birds and burrowing in rodents. Traits typically result from the combined action of several genes, though some traits are expressed by a single gene.

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of trait1

First recorded in 1470–80; from Middle French: literally, “something drawn,” from Latin tractus; tract 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of trait1

C16: from French, from Old French: a pulling, from Latin tractus , from trahere to drag
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Its most criticized traits are actually its biggest assets.

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Wouldn’t it be convenient for those struggling in the tightening fingertrap of modern life if embracing the supposedly natural traits downstream of one’s reproductive system was enough to raise wages and make housing affordable?

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However, there is no denying that, regardless of what checklist of narcissistic traits you pull from whatever medical website, Trump fits every one to a comical degree.

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Bruce is a shark devotee, and as such, is a student of their traits and habits.

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Commitment to duty was one his lifelong traits.

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