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learned trait

[/ˈlɜːrnəd treɪt/]
nounpl: learned traits
característica adquirida
1. A characteristic or behavior that is acquired through experience, education, or practice rather than being innate or inherited genetically
Speaking a foreign language is a learned trait that develops through study and practice.
Falar uma língua estrangeira é uma característica adquirida que se desenvolve através de estudo e prática.
2. In biology and psychology, any skill, behavior, or attribute that an organism acquires during its lifetime as opposed to those present from birth
Playing an instrument is a learned trait, not an innate ability.
Tocar um instrumento é uma característica adquirida, não uma habilidade inata.
Synonyms
acquired traitacquired characteristiclearned behaviorskillability
Antonyms
innate traitinherited traitgenetic traitinborn traitnatural trait

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica adquirida
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
traço aprendido
Alternative technical usage
Portugal
característica adquirida
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

practice makes perfect
learn the ropes
pick up a skill
acquire knowledge
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