Criterion and Trait

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Criterion noun - Something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind.

Usage example: an exceptionally high degree of physical risk is the preeminent criterion of an extreme sport

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Trait and criterion are semantically related in feature topic. In some cases you can use "Trait" instead a noun "Criterion".

Trait noun - Something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind.

Usage example: honesty is one of her defining traits

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Criterion and trait are semantically related in feature topic. Sometimes you can use "Criterion" instead a noun "Trait".

Nearby Word: traitor

common	common criterion	common trait
certain	certain criterion	certain trait
main	main criterion	main trait
interesting	interesting criterion	interesting trait
Other adjectives: important, key, defining.

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