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Achilles heel any vulnerable or weak spot, part, or trait.
anatomical peculiarity a physical trait or characteristic of one's body that is considered unusual or abnormal.
ascribe to consider as belonging, esp. as a characteristic or trait. [1/2 definitions]
atavism the recurrence or reappearance of a particular trait, style, attitude, or behavior that seemed to have disappeared, or that which has recurred or reappeared after such an absence. [1/2 definitions]
atavistic of a trait, behavior, or the like, existing or playing a role at an earlier stage or time and recurring or reappearing within an organism or within a society after long absence or seeming disappearance.
bring out to cause to reveal in someone or something (a quality or trait that is normally hidden). [1/5 definitions]
characteristic a feature of a person or thing that is noticeable or unique; distinctive trait, property, or quality. [1/3 definitions]
charm (sometimes pl.) any trait, such as manner, beauty, or personality, that gives this capability. [1/11 definitions]
dominant in genetics, of a gene or trait that masks the influence of a recessive when the two appear together. (Cf. recessive.) [1/4 definitions]
earmark a particular quality or trait that distinguishes a person or thing from others. [1/4 definitions]
evince to show that one has (a trait or quality). [1/2 definitions]
Gallicism a French custom or trait. [1/2 definitions]
impotence the condition or trait of being impotent; weakness; ineffectiveness. [1/3 definitions]
mutate to display or cause to display a physical trait or characteristic that is different from one's parent or parents as a result of a change within a gene or chromosome.
mutation a trait or an organism produced by mutating. [1/3 definitions]
number (informal) a person or thing singled out for some trait. [1/18 definitions]
Orientalism any trait, quality, or mannerism associated with people of the East. [1/2 definitions]
particularity a specific feature or trait; peculiarity. [1/4 definitions]
quality a distinguishing feature or inherent characteristic; property or trait. [1/5 definitions]
quirk an odd personal trait; idiosyncrasy. [1/3 definitions]
recessive in genetics, of an allele or trait whose influence or characteristic does not appear when combined with a masking or dominant allele or trait. (Cf. dominant). [2/3 definitions]