a distinguishing characteristic or quality, esp. of one's personal nature

bad traits of character.

a pen or pencil stroke.

a stroke, touch, or strain, as of some quality

a trait of pathos; a trait of ready wit.

noun

affection , attribute , birthmark , cast , character , custom , denominator , feature , habit , idiosyncrasy , lineament , manner , mannerism , mark , nature of the beast , oddity , peculiarity , point , property , quality , quirk , savor , thing * , trick , virtue , characteristic , hallmark , particularity , tendency