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universal trait

[/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl treɪt/]
nounpl: universal traits
característica universal
1. A characteristic, quality, or feature that is common to all members of a group, species, or humanity across all cultures and time periods
The ability to recognize facial expressions is considered a universal trait among humans.
A capacidade de reconhecer expressões faciais é considerada uma característica universal entre os humanos.
2. In biology and anthropology, a feature present in all individuals of a species or all human societies regardless of geographic location or cultural background
Language acquisition is a universal trait in human development.
A aquisição de linguagem é uma característica universal no desenvolvimento humano.
Synonyms
universal characteristicuniversal featurecommon traitinherent qualityfundamental attribute
Antonyms
unique traitparticular traitindividual characteristicspecific featuredistinctive quality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
característica universal
Standard usage in academic and scientific contexts
Portugal
traço universal
Common in European Portuguese academic literature
Brazil
traço universal
Alternative formal usage in psychological and anthropological studies

Related Idioms & Phrases

across the board
a common thread
shared human experience
traço comum a toda a humanidade
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