characteristic trait

collocation in English

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characteristic
noun[C]
uk
/ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/us
/ˌker.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
a typical or noticeable quality of someone ...
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trait
noun[C]
uk
/treɪt/us
/treɪt/
a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type ...
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(Definition ofcharacteristicandtraitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Acharacteristictraitof the movement was its defensive nature.
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Its maincharacteristictraitis its syncopated, or ragged, rhythm.
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His frequent use of black in his paintings is acharacteristictrait.
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The kopis took place under special tents known as ("skna"), acharacteristictraitof ancient country festivals.
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We can point out certain characteristic traits of the women group relations to the resource struggle in the region.
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The postulation of a single common cause for these characteristic traits appears to imply that they must always co-occur.
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Playing on original instruments, supported by study of period sources and aesthetics, has become indispensable and at the same time acharacteristictraitof the ensemble.
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All of these clues established that the individual fell within these characteristic traits, which assisted in an accurate identification of the remains.
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Its large eyes and uniformly dark coloration are characteristic traits of a mesopelagic fish.
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Characteristic traits are his hackney-like action, fearless animation, complete self-possession, and his spirited presence.
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Egg cases have distinguishable characteristic traits that are unique to that species, thus making it a great tool for identifying a skate.
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His characteristic traits that carried through the short story are optimistic, happy, and peaceful.
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