'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]
Synonyms of 'trait'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acculturation,
- affection,
- air,
- aroma,
- attribute,
- badge,
- banner,
- bearing,
- birthmark,
- brand,
- brow,
- cachet,
- carriage,
- cast,
- cast of countenance,
- character,
- characteristic,
- civilization,
- color,
- complex,
- complexion,
- configuration,
- countenance,
- cultural drift,
- culture,
- culture area,
- culture center,
- culture complex,
- culture conflict,
- culture contact,
- culture pattern,
- culture trait,
- cut,
- demeanor,
- denominator,
- device,
- differentia,
- differential,
- distinctive feature,
- earmark,
- ethos,
- face,
- facial appearance,
- favor,
- feature,
- features,
- figure,
- flavor,
- folkways,
- garb,
- guise,
- gust,
- hallmark,
- idiocrasy,
- idiosyncrasy,
- image,
- impress,
- impression,
- index,
- indicant,
- indicator,
- individualism,
- insignia,
- key trait,
- keynote,
- lineaments,
- lines,
- looks,
- mannerism,
- mark,
- marking,
- measure,
- mien,
- mold,
- mores,
- nature,
- note,
- odor,
- particularity,
- peculiarity,
- physiognomy,
- picture,
- point,
- port,
- posture,
- presence,
- property,
- quality,
- quirk,
- representation,
- representative,
- savor,
- seal,
- shape,
- sigil,
- sign,
- signal,
- signature,
- singularity,
- smack,
- society,
- specialty,
- stamp,
- stance,
- sure sign,
- symptom,
- taint,
- tang,
- taste,
- telltale sign,
- token,
- trait-complex,
- traits,
- trick,
- turn,
- virtue,
- visage