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   trait

   /treɪ/

   noun

   • 1. a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person: "the traditionally British trait of self-denigration"
   • ▪ a genetically determined characteristic: "breeders were installing some trait that allowed the crop to thrive"

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French, from Latin tractus ‘drawing, draught’ (see tract1). An early sense was ‘stroke of the pen or pencil in a picture’, giving rise to the sense ‘a particular feature of mind or character’ (mid 18th century).

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRAIT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The meaning of TRAIT is a distinguishing quality (as of personal character). How to use trait in a sentence.

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   Trait definition: a distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personal nature. See examples of TRAIT used in a sentence.

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   the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions. the trait of being active; moving or acting rapidly and energetically. the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible. the trait of not being considerate and thoughtful of others.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRAIT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRAIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A trait is a particular characteristic, quality, or tendency that someone or something has.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtrait noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of trait noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. a characteristic feature or quality distinguishing a particular person or thing. 2. rare a touch or stroke. [C16: from French, from Old French: a pulling, from Latin tractus, from trahere to drag]

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of trait – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    TRAIT definition: a quality, good or bad, in someone's character: . Learn more.

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    trait meaning, definition, what is trait: a particular quality in someone’s charac...: Learn more.