trait
Translation
trait, characteristic
Examples
Patience is one of his best traits.
Patience is one of his best traits.
This dog breed has some interesting traits.
This dog breed has some interesting traits.
Grammar Patterns
((a trait of sb./sth.)) a characteristic of someone or something a key trait of this condition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: characteristic, feature, quality, attribute
Etymology
From French 'trait', from Latin 'tractus' (a drawing, pulling). Related to 'trace' and 'tractor'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'trait' as a line 'traced' in someone's character.