noun
- a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person’s character
- an inherited characteristic passed from parents to offspring
Usage: biology
Examples
- Honesty is one of her best traits.
- His most annoying trait is interrupting people.
- The ability to roll your tongue is a genetic trait.
- Blue eyes are a recessive trait.
- Patience is an important trait for teachers.
- She inherited the trait of curly hair from her mother.
- Leadership is a trait that can be developed over time.