plural traits
formal
: a quality that makes one person or thing different from another
Humility is an admirable trait. [=quality]
This dog breed has a number of desirable traits.
feminine/masculine traits
inherited and acquired traits
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“Trait.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/trait. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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