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trait

CEFR: B2

A distinguishing genetic, physical, or psychological characteristic belonging to a person or species.

Synonyms

characteristic
attribute

Common Collocations

personality trait
inherited trait
genetic trait

Example Sentence

Selective crop breeding isolations target genetic traits associated with drought tolerance and disease immunity.

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