Traits: meaning, definitions and examples

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traits

[ treɪts ]

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personality characteristics

Traits are the distinguishing qualities or characteristics of a person, especially those that are enduring and consistent over time. These traits can influence how a person behaves in various situations and interactions.

Synonyms

attributes, characteristics, features, qualities

Examples of usage

Her positive traits include kindness and empathy.
One of his negative traits is stubbornness.

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biology

In biology, traits refer to specific characteristics or features of an organism that are inherited genetically and can be observed in its physical appearance or behavior.

Synonyms

attributes, characteristics, features

Examples of usage

The trait of eye color is determined by genetics.
Inherited traits can be passed down from parents to offspring.

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rarely used

As a verb, to trait means to ascribe or assign a trait or characteristic to someone or something.

Synonyms

ascribe, attribute

Examples of usage

She traits honesty to everyone she meets.

Translations

Translations of the word "traits" in other languages:

🇵🇹 traços

🇮🇳 लक्षण

🇩🇪 Eigenschaften

🇮🇩 ciri-ciri

🇺🇦 риси

🇵🇱 cechy

🇯🇵 特徴

🇫🇷 traits

🇪🇸 rasgos

🇹🇷 özellikler

🇰🇷 특징

🇸🇦 صفات

🇨🇿 vlastnosti

🇸🇰 vlastnosti

🇨🇳 特征

🇸🇮 lastnosti

🇮🇸 einkenni

🇰🇿 қасиеттер

🇬🇪 თვისებები

🇦🇿 xüsusiyyətlər

🇲🇽 rasgos

Word origin

The word 'traits' originated from the Middle English term 'trait', which came from the Old French word 'traite', meaning 'a stroke, a shot, a trick'. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent distinguishing qualities or characteristics. The concept of traits has been studied extensively in psychology and biology to understand human behavior and genetics.