"trait" meaning in English

See trait in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /treɪt/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-trait.wav [UK] Forms: trait [singular], traits [plural]
enPR: trāt Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A trait is a typical characteristic or feature, usually of a person or other living thing.
    Sense id: simple-trait-en-noun-ohxbP4oZ
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