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attribute vs trait

trait vs attribute

attribute and trait both are nouns.

attribute is a verb but trait is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
attribute Yes No Yes No
trait Yes No No No
As nouns, trait is a hyponym of attribute; that is, trait is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than attribute:
  • attribute: an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
  • trait: a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
Other hyponyms of attribute include state, form, shape, time, infinite, space, human nature, character, thing, common denominator, personality, cheer, cheerfulness, sunniness, sunshine, uncheerfulness, ballast, ethos, eidos, quality, property, heritage, inheritance, depth.
attribute (noun) trait (noun)
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
attribute (verb) trait (verb)
attribute or credit to
decide as to where something belongs in a scheme
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