1. The essential characteristics or qualities that identify or distinguish something or someone
Honesty and integrity are defining attributes of her character.
Honestidade e integridade são atributos definidores do seu caráter.
2. In computing and data structures, the properties that establish the essential nature or identity of an entity
The defining attributes of a database object determine its identity and behavior.
Os atributos definidores de um objeto de banco de dados determinam sua identidade e comportamento.