Definitions for trait

trait trait

Spelling: [treyt; British also trey]
IPA: /treɪt; British also treɪ/

Trait is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 5 points.

You can make 42 anagrams from letters in trait (airtt).

Definitions for trait

noun

  1. a distinguishing characteristic or quality, especially of one's personal nature:
  2. a pen or pencil stroke.
  3. a stroke, touch, or strain, as of some quality:

Origin of trait

1470-80; Middle French: literally, something drawn Latin tractus. See tract1

Examples for trait

The trait was especially essential for Nathan, a straight-man character Garcia patterned after himself.

The Royalist has always maintained that Harry's red hair is a Spencer, not a Hewitt trait.

No catalogue of American qualities and defects can exclude the trait of individualism.

Without delving into spoilers, what if a trait like vulnerability can also be a source of strength?

This uniqueness is a trait that she attributes to her early success as a dominatrix.

The trait of which I am speaking, I replied, may be also seen in the dog, and is remarkable in the animal.

It was this trait in my character which led to the incident I am about to tell you of.

By using some sort of filter—like, perhaps, a universally understood saying—the trait is more easily conveyed.

It is a trait, moreover, which finds expression in almost everything he wrote.

As one trait disappeared, no other trait sprung up to take its place.

Word Value for trait
Scrable

5

Words with friends

5

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