trait — a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
Pronunciation (IPA): /treɪt/
Example Sentences
- His most annoying trait is that he always steals french fries from other people's plates.
- Curiosity is a valuable trait for scientists.
- She inherited the trait of talking to plants from her grandmother.
trait
NOUN[/treɪt/]
a distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person
Kindness is a trait that appears in many different situations.
Her artistic trait will make her fate great!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'trait' (line, stroke), which originates from Latin 'tractus' (to draw, pull). The meaning evolved metaphorically from a physical line or mark to denote a distinctive characteristic or feature, as if one's personality were 'drawn' or 'sketched' as a defining mark.
Breakdown
Latin tractus (to draw, pull) → French trait (line, stroke) → English trait (characteristic). The root tract- means to draw or pull, with the suffix -us forming the past participle in Latin.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His most annoying trait is that he always steals french fries from other people's plates.”
“Curiosity is a valuable trait for scientists.”
“She inherited the trait of talking to plants from her grandmother.”
“Patience is an important trait for teachers.”
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