trait

noun
UK: /treɪt/
US: /treɪt/

  1. A quality or characteristic that someone or something has.

    1. Kindness is a good trait to have; it makes people like you.
    2. One notable trait of the novel is its use of multiple narrators, which adds complexity.

  2. A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.

    1. Honesty is a valuable trait in any relationship, trust is very important.
    2. His most defining trait was his unwavering commitment to justice, even when faced with adversity.

  3. A genetically determined characteristic.

    1. Eye color is an inherited trait, so the child looks like his father.
    2. Genetic research helps us understand how certain traits are passed down through generations.

Synonyms

feature attribute quality aspect characteristic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trait" in English means: A quality or characteristic that someone or something has., A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person., A genetically determined characteristic..

The phonetic transcription of "trait" is /treɪt/ in British English and /treɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trait": feature, attribute, quality, aspect, characteristic.

Example usage of "trait": "Kindness is a good trait to have; it makes people like you.". More examples on the page.