Trait
Trait noun - Something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind.
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Nearby Word: traitor
Tic
Tic noun - An odd or peculiar habit.
Usage example: constantly playing with her hair is one of her more annoying tics
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| characteristic | characteristic trait | characteristic tic |
| physical | physical trait | physical tic |
| rare | rare trait | rare tic |
| distinctive | distinctive trait | distinctive tic |
| Other adjectives: particular, common, specific, established, standard, single, prominent, main, interesting, noticeable, famous, unique, major, well-known, general, universal, shared, significant, unusual, latter, different, iconic. | ||
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