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distinguishing trait

[dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ treɪt]
nounpl: distinguishing traits
traço distintivo
1. A characteristic or feature that sets someone or something apart from others; a defining quality
One of her distinguishing traits is her exceptional kindness.
Um de seus traços distintivos é sua bondade excepcional.
2. A particular attribute that makes identification or differentiation possible
The bright red plumage is a distinguishing trait of the cardinal bird.
A plumagem vermelha brilhante é um traço distintivo do pássaro cardeal.
Synonyms
characteristicdistinctive featurehallmarktrademarkpeculiarityattribute
Antonyms
commonalitysimilarityuniformity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
traço distintivo
Most common usage
General Brazilian
característica marcante
Alternative, emphasizing prominence
Portugal
traço distintivo
Standard usage, same as Brazilian
Portugal
marca característica
Less common alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

a dead giveaway - algo que revela distintamente
the mark of - a marca de
stand out like a sore thumb - destacar-se como traço distintivo
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