Mode and Trait

Mode

Mode noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

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Trait and mode are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trait" instead a noun "Mode".

Nearby Words: modal, modeless

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

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Mode and trait are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mode" instead a noun "Trait".

Nearby Word: traitor

special	special mode	special trait
normal	normal mode	normal trait
standard	standard mode	standard trait
single	single mode	single trait
Other adjectives: exclusive, actual, real, main, unique, hidden, primary, last, different.

This is the defining trait of Beastbox in Transformers Generation 1, who lacks a proper robot mode and instead has a gorilla as his primary form.

Source: Curious as a Monkey
The fluff in the campaign mode describes a trait that Vikings have that's somewhat unique to this trope: The cockpit of the Viking transforms, too.

Source: Transforming Mecha
Explanation A common trait of Steve Ritchie's games is to have a secret "frenzy" mode by pressing the trigger if there is 3 of something on the DMD.

Source: Memes / Pinball

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