This dog breed has a number of desirable traits.
honesty is one of her defining traits
Recent Examples on the WebWhat makes these crustaceans unique, however, are three specific traits that set them apart from practically every other animal on the planet.—Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 In fact, there are several helpful traits neurodivergence can also lead to:2
Innovative thinking
Ability to deeply focus and recognize patterns
Strong observational skills
Talent in the arts, sciences, music, and technology
Causes
Neurodivergence occurs when a person’s brain works differently.—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 18 Oct. 2024 However, there are certain traits that can generally determine how well older citizens fare financially, the report found.—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024 While the international works in progress run wide in storytelling and size, the four Baltic Event projects, picked among 11 submissions, share common narrative traits, according to the section’s manager Helen Räim.—Annika Pham, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trait
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Word History
Etymology
Middle French, literally, act of drawing, from Latin tractus — more at tract
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