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supporting traits

[/səˈpɔːrtɪŋ treɪts/]
nounpl: supporting traits
características de suporte / traços de apoio
1. Secondary or complementary characteristics or qualities that help to reinforce or strengthen primary traits or attributes
In character development, supporting traits add depth and realism to a protagonist.
No desenvolvimento de personagens, as características de suporte adicionam profundidade e realismo a um protagonista.
2. In genetics or biology, traits that assist or complement dominant traits in expressing phenotypic characteristics
The supporting traits contributed to the overall physical appearance of the organism.
Os traços de suporte contribuíram para a aparência física geral do organismo.
3. In professional or personal contexts, skills or qualities that reinforce key competencies or strengths
Communication and empathy are supporting traits for effective leadership.
Comunicação e empatia são características de suporte para uma liderança eficaz.
Synonyms
secondary traitscomplementary characteristicsauxiliary qualitiesreinforcing attributes
Antonyms
primary traitsdominant characteristicsmain features

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características de suporte / traços secundários
Commonly used in psychology and character development contexts
Portugal
características de apoio / traços complementares
More formal usage in academic settings
São Paulo
traços de suporte
Used in professional and business contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

play a supporting role
round out the picture
fill in the blanks
complement one another
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