transient traits
[ˈtrænʃənt treɪts]
nounpl: transient traits
características transitórias
1. Temporary or fleeting characteristics or qualities that are not permanent or long-lasting; traits that change or disappear over time
The patient's fever and fatigue were transient traits that disappeared after treatment.
A febre e o cansaço do paciente eram características transitórias que desapareceram após o tratamento.
2. In biology and genetics, observable characteristics that are temporary and not inherited or passed down to offspring
The suntan is a transient trait that fades when exposure to sunlight decreases.
O bronzeado é uma característica transitória que desaparece quando a exposição ao sol diminui.
3. In psychology, temporary behavioral or emotional patterns that do not reflect a person's inherent or stable personality
His irritability during the stressful period was merely a transient trait, not his true character.
Sua irritabilidade durante o período estressante era apenas uma característica transitória, não seu verdadeiro caráter.
This term is primarily used in scientific, medical, and psychological contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and English-speaking countries. It contrasts with the concept of 'permanent traits' or 'inherent characteristics' in discussions about nature versus nurture, genetics, and human behavior. In Brazil, the term is frequently encountered in educational materials, medical literature, and scientific publications.
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