Trait and Variation

Trait

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

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

Nearby Word: traitor

Variation noun - A distinct treatment of something (as a story or a play).

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Trait and variation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Trait" instead a noun "Variation".

Nearby Words: variety, variable, varied, variance, variant

human	human trait	human variation
good	good trait	good variation
female	female trait	female variation
rare	rare trait	rare variation
Other adjectives: notable, special, particular, common, specific, standard, annoying, real, villainous, main, interesting, noticeable, unique, heroic, frequent, possible, unusual, peculiar, different, magical, genetic.

No Sympathy: Megan is the character trait variation, although she certainly has her moments of empathy.

Source: Series / Body of Proof
Charles uses "mutant and proud" as part of his pick-up lines, which are basically a very erudite variation on "you have pretty (insert trait here)", in the presence of his adoptive sister, who has been actively discouraged by Charles from taking any pride in her mutation.

Source: Hypocrite / Film
Charles uses "mutant and proud" as part of his pick-up lines, which are a very erudite variation on "you have pretty (insert trait here)", in the presence of his foster sister, who has been actively discouraged by Charles from taking any pride in her mutation.

Source: Film / X-Men: First Class

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