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primary traits

[ˈpraɪmeri treɪts]
nounpl: primary traits
características primárias
1. The fundamental or most important qualities or characteristics of a person, object, or concept
Honesty and integrity are primary traits of a good leader.
Honestidade e integridade são características primárias de um bom líder.
2. In psychology and personality studies, the basic or foundational personality features
The Big Five model identifies primary traits such as openness and conscientiousness.
O modelo Big Five identifica características primárias como abertura e conscienciosidade.
3. In genetics, dominant or essential inherited characteristics
Eye color is one of the primary traits determined by genetics.
A cor dos olhos é uma das características primárias determinadas pela genética.
Synonyms
fundamental traitsbasic characteristicsessential qualitiescore attributes
Antonyms
secondary traitsminor characteristicsperipheral qualities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características primárias
Most common usage
Portugal
traços primários
Alternative phrasing more commonly used in European Portuguese
São Paulo
características principais
Informal variant meaning main characteristics

Related Idioms & Phrases

show one's true colors (reveal primary traits)
at heart (expressing primary nature)
core characteristics
defining features
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