What is another word for traits?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈe͡ɪts] (IPA)

"Traits" refers to the distinguishing features or characteristics of someone or something. There are numerous synonyms for "traits" that show different shades of meaning, including "attributes", "qualities", "peculiarities", "characteristics", "markers", "features", and "traits". Each of these words implies a slightly different nuance in referring to the identifiable qualities or characteristics that define an individual or thing. "Attributes" often refers to positive qualities, while "peculiarities" suggests a more idiosyncratic or unusual set of characteristics. "Traits" and "features" indicate more general qualities, while "markers" and "characteristics" refer to specific identifying traits.

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What are the hypernyms for Traits?

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Usage examples for Traits

Out in the world men need such traits; but you must not forget that sometimes it takes more strength to yield than to hold your own way.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
There were, however, days on which Chamis did not come, and then Nell, notwithstanding the society of Stas, and Saba in whom she continually discovered some new traits, looked with longing for a messenger.
"In Desert and Wilderness"
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Even my cold sister-in-law showed traits for which I had not given her credit.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever

Famous quotes with Traits

  • I wish to share and pass down some of my generation's traits, and encourage young people to create their own art, music, and literature.
    David Amram
  • If we justify war, it is because all peoples always justify the traits of which they find themselves possessed, not because war will bear an objective examination of its merits.
    Ruth Benedict
  • We do not discuss the anatomical, physiological, and mental characteristics of man considered as an individual; but we are interested in the diversity of these traits in groups of men found in different geographical areas and in different social classes.
    Franz Boas
  • People should be judged on the basis of their performance, not nationality, personality, education, or personal traits and skills.
    Marvin Bower
  • There are quite a few honest songwriters out there writing about relationships and their own personality traits. But for some reason, once they step out of the bedroom, their honesty doesn't seem to come with them.
    Billy Bragg

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