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trait

Personality or character traits are enduring patterns of behaving and feeling that pervade almost every aspect of day to day life. Traits taken together define one's personality. They may be distinguished from states that are temporary and are often associated with mental disorders or symptoms.

Also: personality disorder

The online Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders lists most of the major psychological disorders and illnesses and lists the criteria that must be fulfilled in order for a diagnosis to be made. This resource is not a substitute for proper professional psychiatric diagnosis.