noun
trait
a distinguishing characteristic
In more detail
1. (noun) a quality or characteristic that a person or thing has
2. (noun) a quality that is passed from parents to children through genes
Examples
- 1. Honesty is an important trait for a good leader.
- 2. Eye color is a genetic trait inherited from your parents.
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