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trait

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/treɪt/ · trait

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.

Meanings

nounformal

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically one belonging to a person.

ایک مخصوص صفت یا خصوصیت، عام طور پر کسی شخص کی جانب سے متعلق ہوتی ہے۔

خصوصیت

khususiyaat

Synonyms

characteristicattributequalityخصوصیتصفتخاصیت

Antonyms

imperfectionflawdeficiencyکمینقصخرابی

Common Collocations

  • distinctive trait
  • personal trait
  • negative trait

Example Sentences

Honesty is a valuable trait in any relationship.

ایمانداری کسی بھی تعلق میں ایک قیمتی خصوصیت ہے۔

Imandari kisi bhi ta'alluq mein aik qeemti khususiyaat hai.

Her leadership trait was evident in the way she motivated her team.

اس کی قیادت کی خصوصیت اس کے اپنے ٹیم کو متاثر کرنے کے طریقے میں ظاہر ہوئی۔

Us ki qiyadat ki khususiyaat us ke apne team ko mutasir karne ke tareeqe mein zahir hui.

Being empathetic is a significant trait for a counselor.

ہمدرد ہونا ایک مشیر کے لیے ایک اہم خصوصیت ہے۔

Hamdar hona aik musheer ke liye aik aham khususiyaat hai.

Easily Confused With

traitor:A trait refers to a characteristic, while a traitor is someone who betrays a trust or faith.

Word Family

traits
nounخصوصیات
attributable
adjectiveنسبت رکھنے والا
attribution
nounنسبت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'trait' as the 't' in quality that makes a person unique.

Visualize a trait as a colorful thread in the fabric of a person's identity.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جیسے والد ویسی اولاد

Jaise walid waisi aulaad

Like parent, like child.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "tractus" — to pull or draw

First known use: 15th century

The word 'trait' came into English from the French word 'trait', which itself is derived from the Latin word 'tractus' meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw'. Over time, it has evolved to refer to a distinguishing characteristic.