Definition Synonyms
Definition of trait - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
characteristicsdistinguishing characteristic of a person or thing
- Her most notable trait is her unwavering honesty..
2.
technologyTECH. collection of methods in programmingTECH.
- The trait adds new methods to the class.
Expressions with trait
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quality that defines someone's personality
Her most notable character trait is her exceptional kindness..
specific chromosome regions linked to trait variation
Scientists identified quantitative trait loci for height in the study.
genetic condition with one sickle-cell gene and one normal gene
She was diagnosed with sickle-cell trait during a routine checkup.
stable personal quality that shapes how someone usually thinks feels or acts
Kindness is a personality trait that many people admire in leaders.
heritable characteristic that shows continuous measurable variation within a population
Human height is a classic example of a quantitative trait studied in genetics.
tool measuring specific traits or characteristics in individuals
The psychologist used a trait scale to assess anxiety.
Origin of trait
Latin, tractus (drawn, pulled)
Terms with trait included in their meaning
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inherent trait
having a trait naturally from birth
physical trait
wide shoulders often seen in strong people
shade trait
hair that is brown in color
social trait
quality of being friendly and easy to approach
kindness
the trait of being willing to give money or time
personality trait
kind and friendly way of acting or thinking
physical trait
having a disproportionately big head
physical trait
having a relatively large mouth
physical trait
physical characteristic of having longer than average arms
behavior science
category of individuals defined by recurring trait patterns
appearance trait
hair of a ginger or auburn color
physical trait
hands that are smooth and gentle to touch
physical trait
having a large or sturdy bone structure
physical trait
lack of physical coordination or grace
biology
genetic trait for eye color
irony
ironic symbol of pride for a negative trait
silly behavior
trait of acting without thinking
similarity
sharing a characteristic or trait with something
personal trait
characteristic of being self-reliant
heritage
inheriting a family trait or tradition
inheritance
trait or talent is natural and inherited
character trait
tendency to be unkind or cruel
reputation
trait closely associated with a person
self-control
trait of avoiding excesses
Examples of trait in a sentence
His artistic trait was evident from a young age. This trait simplifies the codebase significantly. Developers often use this trait for efficiency.
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- French:trait, module, ...
- German:Merkmal, Trait, ...
- Italian:caratteristica, trait, ...
- Spanish:rasgo, módulo, ...
- Portuguese:traço, trait, ...
- Chinese:特征, 特性, ...
- Japanese:特徴, トレイト, ...
- Arabic:سِمَة, سمة برمجية, ...
- Hebrew:תְּכוּנָה, מִקְבַּץ מְתוֹדוֹת, ...
- Russian:черта, трейт, ...
- Ukrainian:риса, трейт, ...
- Hindi:विशेषता, ट्रेट, ...
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