'Trait' definitions:

Definition of 'trait'

From: WordNet
noun
A distinguishing feature of your personal nature

Definition of 'Trait'

From: GCIDE
  • Trait \Trait\, n. [F., fr. L. tractus, fr. trahere to draw. See Trace, v., and cf. Tract a region, Trace a strap, Tret.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. A stroke; a touch. [1913 Webster]
  • By this single trait Homer makes an essential difference between the Iliad and Odyssey. --Broome. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A distinguishing or marked feature; a peculiarity; as, a trait of character. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: Formerly pronounced tr[=a], as in French, and still so pronounced to some extent in England. [1913 Webster]