Dictionary entries for 'trait'

Synonyms

trait (trāt)

[Middle English, shot, from Old French, something drawn, shot, from Latin tractus, a drawing out, line; see tract¹.]

noun

A distinguishing feature, as of a person's character. See synonyms at quality
A genetically determined characteristic or condition: a recessive trait.
1. A stroke with or as if with a pencil.
2. A slight degree or amount, as of a quality; a touch or trace: a sermon with a trait of humor.