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permanent traits

[/ˈpɜːrmənənt treɪts/]
noun
características permanentes
1. Stable, enduring qualities or features of a person, object, or concept that do not change or are unlikely to change over time
Eye color and height are considered permanent traits in humans.
A cor dos olhos e a altura são consideradas características permanentes nos seres humanos.
2. In psychology and genetics, inherent attributes that persist throughout an individual's lifetime
Personality researchers often study permanent traits to understand human behavior.
Pesquisadores de personalidade frequentemente estudam características permanentes para entender o comportamento humano.
Synonyms
enduring qualitiesfixed characteristicsstable attributesinnate featureslasting traits
Antonyms
temporary traitsfleeting characteristicstransient featureschangeable qualitiesvariable attributes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características permanentes
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
traços permanentes
Alternative form frequently used in academic contexts
Portugal
características permanentes
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

set in stone
written in the genes
part and parcel of someone's nature
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