trait

Meanings

• Noun

  A distinguishing feature or quality of someone or something.

  - "Her kindness is a notable trait."
  - "Honesty is a desirable trait in a friend."

• Noun

  A mark or sign made by a particular person.

  - "The author's signature is a trait in a book."
  - "A dog leaves its trait in the grass."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹeɪ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90914493"

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Synonyms

characteristic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trait
mate , fate , state , gait

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Trait (English) : Distinguishing feature or quality.
   

2. Trait (French) : Road or path.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. traitor
   

2. treat
   

3. train
   

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Variants

List of all variants of trait that leads to same result
trait , traits , sickle-cell trait , sickle-cell traits

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Forms

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traits, traited, traiting

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Middle English trait, traiht, from treten to tread, walk.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'trait' comes from the Old French word 'trait,' meaning 'tread,' as in 'following footsteps'.

2. In genetics, a trait is a characteristic that is determined by a particular gene or set of genes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Character trait: A characteristic feature of a person's personality.

2. Physical trait: A distinguishing feature of a person's body or appearance.

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Culture

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In literature, the trait of a character often reveals their personality and motivations. In art, a trait can refer to a distinguishing style or technique.

How to Memorize "trait"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a distinct feature or quality.
   - Visualize a mark or sign left behind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a person's personality.
   - Associate the word with a mark or sign.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym TRAIT: Traits Reveal Actions, Intentions, and Thoughts.
   - Create a mental image of a person's trait.

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