traits

Meanings

• Noun

  A distinguishing feature or quality of someone or something.

  - "His trait of kindness sets him apart from others."
  - "The trait of loyalty is highly valued in a friendship."

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Synonyms

characteristic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with traits
traits , gates , fates , mates , hates

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From Middle English trait, from Old French trait, from the verb trahir 'to betray, hand over, deliver'. The meaning 'distinguishing feature' is first recorded in English in the late 14th century.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that some traits, such as the ability to taste certain bitter compounds, are determined by genetics?

2. The study of traits is called trait theory in psychology.

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Related Concepts

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1. Character: Character refers to the collection of traits, qualities, and behaviors that make up an individual's identity and personality.

2. Personality: Personality refers to the unique set of traits, behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that make each person distinct.

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Culture

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Traits are often discussed in the context of personality psychology and can be grouped into various categories such as the Big Five personality traits (openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism). Traits can also be influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

How to Memorize "traits"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a distinctive feature, such as a unique birthmark or a quirky habit, to help remember the meaning of 'traits'.
   - Imagine a trait as a defining characteristic that sets someone or something apart.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'traits' with the word 'distinguishing'.
   - Think of the word 'trait' as a synonym for 'quality' or 'feature'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Trait' stands for 'Totally Recognizable Attribute In Distinguishing' to remember the meaning of 'traits'.
   - Create a mental image of a unique trait to help remember the word.

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