trait

• Substantivo que designa uma qualidade distintiva, característica ou particularidade de uma pessoa, objeto ou grupo.

A noun referring to a distinguishing quality, characteristic, or feature of a person, thing, or group.

1. Distinguishing qualityB2formal

   A particular characteristic, quality, or feature that distinguishes a person or thing.

   Característica distintiva

   • Honesty is a desirable trait in a leader.
   • One of his most notable traits is his patience.
   • The study examined personality traits in twins.

   Sinônimosattributecharacteristicfeaturehallmarkidiosyncrasymarkpeculiaritypropertyquality

2. Inherited characteristicB2formalscientific

   A genetically determined characteristic or condition.

   Característica herdada

   • Eye color is an inherited trait.
   • The scientist studied dominant and recessive traits in plants.
   • Some behavioral traits can be passed down through generations.

   Sinônimosattributecharacteristicfeaturemarkerpeculiaritypropertyquality