obligatory traits
[/əˈblɪɡətɔːri treɪts/]
noun phrasepl: obligatory traits
características obrigatórias
1. Essential or required characteristics that must be present or maintained in a person, object, or system
Honesty and punctuality are obligatory traits for employees in this company.
Honestidade e pontualidade são características obrigatórias para os funcionários desta empresa.
2. In biology or taxonomy, mandatory features or attributes that define a species or category
In the classification system, obligatory traits distinguish one genus from another.
No sistema de classificação, as características obrigatórias distinguem um gênero de outro.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, academic, and formal contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In hiring and education, obligatory traits are explicitly stated in job descriptions and academic standards to ensure compliance and consistency.
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