Proprium

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹoʊˈpɹaɪˈəm/

Proprium (noun)

  1. A quality that makes something what it is, used to describe its most important and unique characteristic.
  2. Something that belongs to a person or thing by nature, not by chance, and helps identify it.

Examples

  • Curiosity is a special defining feature of great learners.
  • Honesty can be a special defining feature of a strong team.