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 ## 1 Definition
 
-A quality or [Characteristic](../characteristic) which is attributable to an [Entity](../entity) and referenced by an identifier.
+A quality or [Characteristic](../characteristic) belonging to an [Entity](../entity) and referenced by an identifier.
 
 ### Notes 
 - Traits can be objective (inherent?) in which case they are also observable and called properties. Traits which are not observable (directly or indirectly) need to be assigned.