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character vs trait

trait vs character

character and trait both are nouns.

character is a verb but trait is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
character Yes No Yes No
trait Yes No No No
As nouns, trait is a hypernym of character; that is, trait is a word with a broader meaning than character:
  • character: the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
  • trait: a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
character (noun) trait (noun)
(genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
a written symbol that is used to represent speech
a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
good repute
character (verb) trait (verb)
engrave or inscribe characters on
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