Difference between characteristic and a trait is like the difference between a broader category and that of a specific specific description.*Characteristic is a distinguishing quality that is recognisable and helps in identification, description and distinguishing.\xa0Trait is a particular quality of a characteristic that is present in an individual.*An example of character is eye colour whereas an example of trait is blue colour.\xa0*Group of traits makes a character of an individual.
They are basically same however character is a form of acquired trait