Cool MateMeaning of Trait
a particular quality in your personality
In simple words: A quality or characteristic of a person or thing.
Trait in a sentence
- personality traits
- Awareness of class is a typically British trait.
- She shares several character traits with her father.
- We do not know which behavioural traits are inherited and which acquired.
- a collection of traits associated with schizophrenia
How to use Trait
Commonly used to describe characteristics in personality or appearance. More formal contexts might discuss traits in genetics or science. Avoid in overly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
trait + of + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'trait' as a 'traitor' showing their true colors.
Related words
Collocations with Trait
- admirable
- attractive
- desirable
- have
- possess
- lack
- (be) associated with
Synonyms for Trait
Common mistakes with Trait
- Mixing up 'trait' with 'trade', which means something different.
- Using it as a verb, whereas it is strictly a noun.
- Confusing traits with emotions.
Compare Trait with Characteristic, Quality, Attribute, Feature, Property
Trait appears in
Trait in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
سمة
صفة أو خاصية لشخص أو شيء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বৈশিষ্ট্য
কোনো ব্যক্তি বা বস্তুর একটি গুণ বা বৈশিষ্ট্য।
- GermanDeutsch
Merkmal
Eine Eigenschaft oder ein Charakteristikum einer Person oder Sache.
- SpanishEspañol
Rasgo
Una cualidad o característica de una persona o cosa.
- Persianفارسی
ویژگی
یه جور ویژگی یا خصوصیت یه آدم یا یه چیز.
- FrenchFrançais
Trait
Une qualité ou une caractéristique d'une personne ou d'une chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
लक्षण
किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु का गुण या विशेषता।
- ItalianItaliano
Tratto
Una qualità o caratteristica di una persona o di una cosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Traço
Uma qualidade ou característica de uma pessoa ou coisa.
- RussianРусский
Черта
Качество или характеристика человека или вещи.
- Urduاردو
خاصیت, صفت, خصلت
کسی شخص یا چیز کی کوئی خاص خوبی یا خصوصیت۔
- Chinese中文
特征, 特质
一个人或事物的品质或特征。
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Frequently asked questions about Trait
What does Trait mean?
A quality or characteristic of a person or thing.
What is the definition of Trait?
a particular quality in your personality
How do you use Trait in a sentence?
personality traits
Can you give another example of Trait?
Awareness of class is a typically British trait.
What are synonyms for Trait?
Common alternatives include characteristic, quality, attribute, feature, property.
What is the opposite of Trait?
Opposite meanings include flaw, defect, weakness.
What words go with Trait?
It commonly pairs with admirable, attractive, desirable, have, possess, lack, (be) associated with.
What are common mistakes when using Trait?
Mixing up 'trait' with 'trade', which means something different. Using it as a verb, whereas it is strictly a noun. Confusing traits with emotions.
How do you pronounce Trait?
US: /["/treɪt/"]/, UK: /["/treɪt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Trait?
Commonly used to describe characteristics in personality or appearance. More formal contexts might discuss traits in genetics or science. Avoid in overly casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Trait?
"Trait" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.