Trait

Quick meaning: Trait is a noun meaning (biology, psychology) An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.

Meaning

(biology, psychology) An identifying characteristic, habit or trend.

More Meanings

1. (object-oriented programming) An uninstantiable collection of methods that provides functionality to a class by using the class’s own interface.

Example Sentences

inherited traits and acquired traits

Traits are somewhat between an interface and a mixin.

The number one personality trait I hate is hypocrisy. Why can't you be consistent!?

Turning to our second trait, if you have straight hair, then both of your parents must carry an allele for this trait.

Word Forms

• traits

Synonyms for trait

Depending on context, synonyms include characteristic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include personality, characteristic, attribute, nature, feature, relating.

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