Norm and Trait

Norm

Norm noun - What is typical of a group, class, or series.

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

Nearby Words: normal, normally, normality, normative, norma

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

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

Nearby Word: traitor

human	human norm	human trait
best	best norm	best trait
normal	normal norm	normal trait
common	common norm	common trait
Other adjectives: natural, established, general, cultural, racial, magical.

Many times, when a certain character in a group possesses a trait that sets them apart from the group's norm, be it age, hair color, race, religion, or political view, it won't go unnoticed.

Source: Joins to Fit In
Since stoicism is the norm for heroes in the Tolkien universe, gray eyes (said to be a racial trait of, among others, the Noldor elves and the Númenóreans) take up a very large chunk of the Lord of the Rings good guy population.

Source: Windows to the Soul
Since stoicism is the norm for heroes in the Tolkien universe, gray eyes (said to be a racial trait of, among others, the Noldor elves and the Númenóreans) take up a very large chunk of the Lord of the Rings goodie population.

Source: Gray Eyes

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