Woman's intuition is clearly a valuable trait.
Source: tatoeba (267299)
Trait
/tɹeɪt/
Synonyms for "trait" (216 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (44)
Noun(18 words)
algebraic structure propertiesanimal featureanimal featuresappraise propertyattribute a flawattribute a propertyattribute a resultattribute definitionattribute ofattribute toattributesbedabehavior patternbiological propertycharacter traitcharacter traitscharacteristiccharacteristics
Verb(1 words)
be an element of
Adjective(7 words)
behavioral attributebehavioral qualitybiological descriptorsbiological featuresbiological traitbiomedical propertybotanical trait
Strong matches (64)
civilizationcolorcomplexcomplexionconfigurationcountenancecultural driftcultureculture areaculture centerculture complexculture conflictculture contactculture patternculture traitcutdemeanordenominatordevicedifferentia
Noun(14 words)
classification criterioncoral reef adaptationdata attributedispositionfeaturefingerprintsfossil imprint detailfunction propertygenetic traitgroup characteristicgroup propertyheritable traitidentifying featureidentity trait
Adjective(10 words)
consistent behavioral traitcultural attributecustom attributedistinguishing traitdutch attribuutecological attributeeducational attributeexternal featuregeometric propertiesimportant personal trait
Related words (108)
impressimpressionindexindicantindicatorindividualisminsigniakey traitkeynotelineamentslineslooksmannerismmarkmarkingmeasuremienmoldmoresmould
Show 48 more words
mouldermouldynaturenoteodorparticularitypeculiarityphysiognomypicturepointportposturepresencepropertyqualityquirkrepresentationrepresentativerespectsavoir-fairesavorsealshapesigilsignsignalsignaturesingularitysmacksocietyspecialtystampstancestrainstylesure signsymptomtainttangtastetelltale signtokentrait-complextraitstrickturnvirtuevisage
Adjective(10 words)
independent descriptornational attributeobservable characteristicorganismal featureperceived attributeportuguese qualidadepsychological attributeromanian atributtangible featureunique trait
Noun(29 words)
individual propertyinherited traitlanguage featurelife-form descriptorlineamentmaterial propertymore characteristicmore material-propertyneuroticismobservablesparticularitiespeculiaritiespersonal attributepersonal qualityphenotypic featurephysical qualityplant attributeplant characteristicportuguese atributoproperty
Show 9 more words
qualitiesqualityquality wordqualitésubstance characteristicswedish attributtemperamenttemperamentstendency
Determiner(1 words)
more animal features
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: acculturation, affection, air, algebraic structure properties, animal feature.
- Sentence evidence is available for trait, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "trait".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "trait"
Keep "trait" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "trait" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "trait", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "trait" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
10 entriescharacter traitcuriositydominant traitempathygenetic traitkindnessphysical traitpolygenic traitrecessive traitresilience
Collocations
5 entriescharacter traitcommon traitgenetic traitgood traitphysical trait
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
17 total sentences available.
Nobita is someone who can bestow happiness upon others and shoulder their misfortunes. That is, for a human, an extremely valuable trait. He'll probably make you happy, too.
Source: tatoeba (1487720)
It's a family trait.
Source: tatoeba (3518516)
The traditional definition of criterion validity is the correlation of a scale with some other measure of the trait under study, ideally a 'gold standard'.
Source: tatoeba (4256882)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "trait"?
Closest matches include acculturation, affection, air, algebraic structure properties, animal feature.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "trait"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.