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Character

ˈkarɪktə

Character definitions
noun
character characters
  1. the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual

    "running away was not in keeping with her character"

    • the distinctive nature of something

      "gas lamps give the area its character"

    • the quality of being individual in an interesting or unusual way

      "the island is full of character"

    • strength and originality in a person's nature

      "she had character as well as beauty"

    • a person's good reputation

      "to what do I owe this attack on my character?"

    • a written statement of someone's good qualities; a testimonial

      "you are dismissed without a character"

  2. a person in a novel, play, or film

    "the author's compassionate identification with his characters"

    • a part played by an actor

      "the actor's TV character is often on the wrong side of the law"

    • a person seen in terms of a particular aspect of character

      "he was a larger-than-life character"

    • an unusual or amusing person

      "she's a right character with a will of her own"

  3. a printed or written letter or symbol
    • a symbol representing a letter or number
  4. a characteristic, especially one that assists in the identification of a species
verb
character charactered charactering characters
  1. inscribe or write (something)
    • describe

      "you have well charactered him"