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developed trait

[dɪˈveləpt treɪt]
nounpl: developed traits
característica adquirida
1. A characteristic or feature that an organism acquires during its lifetime through use, disuse, or environmental influence, rather than being inherited genetically
The calluses on a musician's fingers are a developed trait from years of practice.
Os calos nos dedos de um músico são uma característica adquirida após anos de prática.
2. In biology, a trait that is modified or enhanced through experience, training, or environmental factors after birth
Strong muscles can be considered a developed trait resulting from regular exercise.
Músculos fortes podem ser considerados uma característica adquirida resultante do exercício regular.
Synonyms
acquired traitenvironmental traitphenotypic trait
Antonyms
inherited traitinnate traitgenetic traitcongenital trait

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica adquirida
most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
característica adquirida
standard term used in Portuguese
General Brazilian
traço desenvolvido
alternative, more literal translation

Related Idioms & Phrases

nurture over nature
practice makes perfect
skills are earned, not born
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