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Definition of trait

trait

/treɪt/
trait
Plural:traits
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• noun

1

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person's nature or personality.

Example

"Patience is a valuable trait for anyone working in early childhood education."

2

A genetically determined characteristic or condition transmitted from parent to offspring.

Example

"Eye color is a classic example of an inherited physical trait."

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traitorous
traitorously

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French 'trait' (meaning a line, stroke, or feature), from Latin 'tractus' ('a drawing or pulling'), derived from the verb 'trahere' ('to draw or pull').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trait. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trait
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