This dog breed has a number of desirable traits.
honesty is one of her defining traits
Recent Examples on the WebThe lab also compares specific traits of collar bones to the chest X-rays the military routinely took of soldiers before they were deployed.—Josh Funk, Fortune, 27 May 2024 This tree will also eventually reach 60 feet but is very slow growing with a trunk that is thickest in the middle, a trait unique among all palm tree species.—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 25 May 2024 What are the personality traits of a Gemini Rising sign?
Adaptable and innately curious, Gemini Rising individuals constantly seek new experiences and thought-provoking exchanges.—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024 Many of you — those who are toe-picker-uppers as well as those in awe of this skill — have enjoyed the story about traits siblings have in common, like unusual digital dexterity.—Gisele Grayson, NPR, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for trait
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Word History
Etymology
Middle French, literally, act of drawing, from Latin tractus — more at tract
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