Trait

Noun

 * 1) an identifying characteristic, habit or trend
 * 2)  In object-oriented programming, an uninstantiable collection of methods that provides functionality to a class by using the class’s own interface.
 * 1)  In object-oriented programming, an uninstantiable collection of methods that provides functionality to a class by using the class’s own interface.
 * 1)  In object-oriented programming, an uninstantiable collection of methods that provides functionality to a class by using the class’s own interface.

Synonyms

 * See also Thesaurus:characteristic

Derived terms

 * character trait

Adjectives for Trait
redeeming; petty; striking; intellectual; boyish; ridiculous; bestial; dominant; overbearing, predominating; advanced; distinguished; outstanding; conspicuous; royal feminine; multiplex (pi); noble; salient common; singular; outward; scrupulous generous; sectional; characteristic; humane; national; essential; desirable; lasting; hereditary; notable; varied (pi); obnoxious introvert; quantitative; childish; valuable visible; physiological; ostensible.

Verbs for Trait
assentuate—; acquire—; breed—s; commend —; cultivate—; discover—s; emphasize—; exhibit—; foster—; illuminate—s; intensify —; manifest—; play a part in—; portray —; relate—; stamp—; value—; —allures; —appears; —attracts; —betokens; —characterizes; —distinguishes; —s etch deeper; —fascinates; —indicates; —individualizes; —s stamp out.

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

Translations

 * Bulgarian: белег, отличителна черта
 * Catalan:
 * Chinese: 特征 (tèzhēng)
 * Czech:
 * Dutch: karaktereigenschap
 * Esperanto:
 * French:
 * German:
 * Italian: ,
 * Japanese: 特徴 (とくちょう, tokuchō)
 * Kurdish:


 * Norwegian: trekk
 * Bokmål: egenskap
 * Nynorsk: eigenskap
 * Polish: ,
 * Portuguese: traço, peculiaridade
 * Russian:
 * Slovak: vlastnosť, ,
 * Spanish: ,
 * Swedish: drag, egenskap, egenhet

Anagrams

 * Attri

Noun

 * 1) line
 * 2) trait
 * 3) color of a mineral
 * 4)  the action of hauling or pulling (by an animal of burden)
 * 5)  straps or cords placed on an animal of burden and attached to the vehicle which the animal pulls
 * 6)  an action reflecting a favorable or adverse intention by one person toward another
 * 7) a remarkable or influential historical event
 * 8) a particular passage in a speech that is well-written; an excellent or appealing characteristic of a speech
 * 9) a vibrant, brilliant, or innovative idea
 * 10)  verses sung in a Mass between the gradual and the gospel reading
 * 11) connection or link between one thing and another
 * 12)  color of the dust produced by a mineral
 * 13)  the privilege of taking the first turn/move

Derived terms

 * trait d'union

Anagrams

 * tarit, tarît, tirât, titra, triât