Definition of trait
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Examples of trait in a Sentence
This dog breed has a number of desirable traits.
honesty is one of her defining traits
Recent Examples of trait from the Web
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For now, Antetokounmpo will have to settle for being the most awe-inspiring player in the NBA, a trait that holds up well in photos along with videos:
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His specialty is inducing ground balls, a trait that plays well with the Rockies’ skilled infielders and the thin air at Coors Field.
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Both traits, Taggart has stressed, must be mastered to become the starting quarterback.
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Glenbrook South sophomore forward Makayla Stadler said Vanderveen possesses one of the most important personality traits for a keeper — a short memory.
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During that review, Peerwani said forensic pathologists discovered something previously missed by Bao in his autopsy of Phaneese in 2011 — the girl had sickle cell trait.
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Moton took repetitions on the sled at right guard and tackle, displaying two very important traits: Comfort in bursting out of a three-point stance, and excellent pad-level against the would-be defensive lineman.
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Chase also shows the ability to be an effective blocker in the running game--a trait that too often gets overlooked.
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Fossils show bird-like traits including feathers, light bones, air sacs and three-digit forelimbs.
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Origin and Etymology of trait
Middle French, literally, act of drawing, from Latin tractus — more at tract
First Known Use: 1589
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TRAIT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of trait for English Language Learners
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: a quality that makes one person or thing different from another
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: a quality that makes one person, animal, or thing different from another
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