adjective
Definition: Referring to something that exists in very small amounts or quantities that are less than what is usually considered normal.
Example: The water sample contained trace amounts of a chemical substance.
intransitive verb
Definition: To have origins or to be able to be followed back to a source or starting point.
Example: The traditions of the festival trace back to ancient times.
noun
Definition: A small amount or sign of something that is not easily seen or noticed, like a hint or mark left behind.
Example: The detective found a trace of evidence at the crime scene.
transitive verb
Definition: To find or follow the path, history, or outline of something, often by looking at evidence or copying it.
Example: She used a pencil to trace the outline of the map onto her notebook.