Trait
noun
A specific characteristic or quality that distinguishes someone or something.
One of her personality traits is her extraordinary sense of humor
Often appears as...
- personality trait
- inherited trait
noun
A characteristic handed down from parent to offspring genetically.
Eye color is a genetic trait
Often appears as...
- genetic trait
- inherit a trait
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Technical
noun
A stroke or touch in drawing or writing.
The artist used strong brush traits in his painting
Often appears as...
- brush trait
- pencil trait
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Academic
noun
A specific characteristic or quality that distinguishes someone or something.
One of her personality traits is her extraordinary sense of humor
Often appears as...
- personality trait
- inherited trait
noun
A characteristic handed down from parent to offspring genetically.
Eye color is a genetic trait
Often appears as...
- genetic trait
- inherit a trait
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A stroke or touch in drawing or writing.
The artist used strong brush traits in his painting
Often appears as...
- brush trait
- pencil trait
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Individual Distinction
Refers to unique qualities that make someone or something stand out.
Her most notable trait is her infectious laughter.
Pro Tip 2/3Personality Descriptors
Often used describing personality in character analysis or writing.
His key trait is his unwavering honesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stereotyping
Using 'trait' shouldn't lead to oversimplified or stereotypical character depictions.
Calling attention to her meticulous trait isn't meant to stereotype.
Pro Tip 1/3Individual Distinction
Refers to unique qualities that make someone or something stand out.
Her most notable trait is her infectious laughter.
Pro Tip 2/3Personality Descriptors
Often used describing personality in character analysis or writing.
His key trait is his unwavering honesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stereotyping
Using 'trait' shouldn't lead to oversimplified or stereotypical character depictions.
Calling attention to her meticulous trait isn't meant to stereotype.
Pro Tip 1/3Individual Distinction
Refers to unique qualities that make someone or something stand out.
Her most notable trait is her infectious laughter.
Pro Tip 2/3Personality Descriptors
Often used describing personality in character analysis or writing.
His key trait is his unwavering honesty.
Pro Tip 3/3Avoid Stereotyping
Using 'trait' shouldn't lead to oversimplified or stereotypical character depictions.
Calling attention to her meticulous trait isn't meant to stereotype.
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The psychology of...
elevated and sometimes detrimental self-involvement. But it's not just a personality type that shows up in advice columns. It's actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists. The psychological definition of narcissism is an inflated, grandiose self-image.
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What is depression? -...
or making a list of questions to ask a doctor. To someone with depression, these first steps can seem insurmountable. If they feel guilty or ashamed, point out that depression is a medical condition, just like asthma or diabetes. It's not a weakness or a personality trait,
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Why are there so many...
which they eat and use as accommodation for their eggs. And then there's the insects' mighty power of metamorphosis. This trait not only transforms insects, but also helps them maximize the available resources in an ecosystem. Take butterflies.
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Why do women have...
the womb gets rid of its endometrial lining, along with any unfertilized eggs, sick, dying, or dead embryos. That protective process is known as menstruation, leading to the period. This biological trait, bizarre as it may be,
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The science of skin...
and more eumelanin, giving skin a darker tone. This built-in sun shield helped protect them from melanoma, likely making them evolutionarily fitter and capable of passing this useful trait on to new generations.
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Vampires: Folklore,...
They sustain themselves by consuming the life force of a living creature. This shared trait is what defines a vampire -- all the other attributes change with the tides. So, how do we arrive
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Who are you, really? The...
that makes me, as a psychologist, really fascinated by you. So let me explain why this is so. One of the most influential approaches in personality science is known as trait psychology,
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How Tough is the African...
tenacity resilience holding space taking up space ever since that day i have the art most respect for african buffaloes the very same personality traits that earned them
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Math, magic and Rubik’s...
chaos it's one of the traits that make us human and has taken us to where we are now discovering the secrets that make up our world
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How the Mojave Desert...
Exploration is a compulsory human trait. We're the only animal on the planet driven so deeply by curiosity.
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The psychology of...
elevated and sometimes detrimental self-involvement. But it's not just a personality type that shows up in advice columns. It's actually a set of traits classified and studied by psychologists. The psychological definition of narcissism is an inflated, grandiose self-image.
Video examples
What is depression? -...
or making a list of questions to ask a doctor. To someone with depression, these first steps can seem insurmountable. If they feel guilty or ashamed, point out that depression is a medical condition, just like asthma or diabetes. It's not a weakness or a personality trait,
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Why are there so many...
which they eat and use as accommodation for their eggs. And then there's the insects' mighty power of metamorphosis. This trait not only transforms insects, but also helps them maximize the available resources in an ecosystem. Take butterflies.
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Why do women have...
the womb gets rid of its endometrial lining, along with any unfertilized eggs, sick, dying, or dead embryos. That protective process is known as menstruation, leading to the period. This biological trait, bizarre as it may be,
Video examples
The science of skin...
and more eumelanin, giving skin a darker tone. This built-in sun shield helped protect them from melanoma, likely making them evolutionarily fitter and capable of passing this useful trait on to new generations.
Video examples
Vampires: Folklore,...
They sustain themselves by consuming the life force of a living creature. This shared trait is what defines a vampire -- all the other attributes change with the tides. So, how do we arrive
Video examples
Who are you, really? The...
that makes me, as a psychologist, really fascinated by you. So let me explain why this is so. One of the most influential approaches in personality science is known as trait psychology,
Video examples
How Tough is the African...
tenacity resilience holding space taking up space ever since that day i have the art most respect for african buffaloes the very same personality traits that earned them
Video examples
Math, magic and Rubik’s...
chaos it's one of the traits that make us human and has taken us to where we are now discovering the secrets that make up our world
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How the Mojave Desert...
Exploration is a compulsory human trait. We're the only animal on the planet driven so deeply by curiosity.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
Typically, when you look for role models, you want someone who has your interests and came from the same background. Well, look how restricting that is. What people should do is take role models a la carte. If there's someone whose character you appreciated, you respect that trait.
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Madonna Ciccone
American Musician
I think in the end, when you're famous, people like to narrow you down to a few personality traits. I think I've just become this ambitious, say-whatever's-on-her-mind, intimidating person. And that's part of my personality, but it's certainly not anywhere near the whole thing.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
English Model
I'd like to think that I'm brave. That's a really wonderful personality trait to have. I would love to think I'm the type of person to go rescue someone.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
It is a beautiful trait in the lover's character, that they think no evil of the object loved.
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Matthew Hussey
British Celebrity
Don't just praise a guy's achievements. Praise the personality traits that made them possible.
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Rao Ramesh
Indian Actor
I try and balance positive and negative character traits given to me.
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Elizabeth Edwards
American Lawyer
I think self-knowledge is the rarest trait in a human being.
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Mira Nair
Indian Director
Humility is not a trait I often associate with America.
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Chuck Jones
American Director
Each character represented a trait that resides in me.
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Jerry Reinsdorf
American Businessman
I admire honesty more than any other trait.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
Typically, when you look for role models, you want someone who has your interests and came from the same background. Well, look how restricting that is. What people should do is take role models a la carte. If there's someone whose character you appreciated, you respect that trait.
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Madonna Ciccone
American Musician
I think in the end, when you're famous, people like to narrow you down to a few personality traits. I think I've just become this ambitious, say-whatever's-on-her-mind, intimidating person. And that's part of my personality, but it's certainly not anywhere near the whole thing.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
English Model
I'd like to think that I'm brave. That's a really wonderful personality trait to have. I would love to think I'm the type of person to go rescue someone.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
American Poet
It is a beautiful trait in the lover's character, that they think no evil of the object loved.
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Matthew Hussey
British Celebrity
Don't just praise a guy's achievements. Praise the personality traits that made them possible.
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Rao Ramesh
Indian Actor
I try and balance positive and negative character traits given to me.
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Elizabeth Edwards
American Lawyer
I think self-knowledge is the rarest trait in a human being.
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Mira Nair
Indian Director
Humility is not a trait I often associate with America.
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Chuck Jones
American Director
Each character represented a trait that resides in me.
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Jerry Reinsdorf
American Businessman
I admire honesty more than any other trait.
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