trait

/treɪt/
noun
  1. A distinguishing quality or characteristic, especially of a person's personality.
    • Her generosity is a trait that everyone admires.
    • Patience is a valuable trait in a teacher.
    • One common trait among successful people is perseverance.
  2. A genetically determined characteristic or feature.
    • Scientists studied the genetic trait that causes blue flowers in this species.
    • Some plants have a natural trait that makes them resistant to drought.
    • Eye color is an inherited trait passed from parents to children.
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