What does TRAIT mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of ones personal nature. Example: "Honesty is one of his defining traits."
2. A genetically determined characteristic or condition. Example: "Sickle cell anemia is a hereditary trait."

Pronunciations:

• US: /treɪt/
• UK: /treɪt/

Origin and Usage:

The word "trait" originated from the Old French word "trait" meaning a stroke or a line. It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe a stroke of a pen or pencil. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include a distinguishing characteristic or quality of a person or thing. Today, "trait" is commonly used in psychology to describe a specific characteristic or quality of an individuals personality or behavior.

Synonyms:

• Characteristic
• Attribute
• Feature
• Quality
• Mark

Related Words:

• Trait
• Treat
• Triad
• Trail
• Train

Example Sentences:

1. Her most prominent trait was her kindness towards others.
2. The trait for blue eyes is recessive.