traits

nouncharacteristic

Synonyms for traits

noun characteristic

Antonyms for traits

ethoses

noun. philosophy

Word Origin & History

late 15c., "shot, missiles;" later "a stroke, short line" (1580s), from Middle French trait, from Latin tractus "draft, drawing, drawing out," later "line drawn, feature," from past participle stem of trahere "to pull, draw" (see tract (n.1)). Sense of "particular feature, distinguishing quality" is first recorded 1752, from meaning "line, streak, feature" (1560s), which is common to English, French, and Latin.

Example Sentences for traits

Now what other personage is there in Shakespeare who shows these traits or some of them?

Jaques is only sketched in with light strokes, but all his traits are peculiarly Hamlet's traits.

But incisive native writing about American traits is not lacking.

Finally, and surely not the least notable of American traits, is public spirit.

The traits of their character are reflected in their sexual life.

They are not all like this, but one or other of these traits predominates in different individuals.

Shrewd, wise, ambitious, and haughty—with these traits she richly endowed her son.

By this time he had forgotten the traits that had impressed him less pleasantly.

What traits is it likely to encourage in them for better and for worse?

I tried to invest her with all the "traits" of that "canaille" multitude I hated.

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