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   Char·ac·ter

   /ˈker(ə)ktər/

   

   noun

   • 1. the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual: "running away was not in keeping with her character" Similar personalitynaturedispositiontemperamenttempermentalityturn of mindpsychologypsycheconstitutionmakeupmakestampmoldcastpersonaattributesfeaturesqualitiespropertiestraitsessential qualityessencesum and substanceindividualityidentitydistinctivenessuniquenessspiritethoscomplexionkeytonetenorambienceairaurafeelfeelingvibrationsinformal:kidneyarchaic:humorgrain
   • ▪ the distinctive nature of something: "gas lamps give the area its character" Similar personalitynaturedispositiontemperamenttempermentalityturn of mindpsychologypsycheconstitutionmakeupmakestampmoldcastpersonaattributesfeaturesqualitiespropertiestraitsessential qualityessencesum and substanceindividualityidentitydistinctivenessuniquenessspiritethoscomplexionkeytonetenorambienceairaurafeelfeelingvibrationsinformal:kidneyarchaic:humorgrain
   • ▪ 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" Similar integrityhonormoral strengthmoral fiberrectitudeuprightnessfortitudestrengthspinebackbonetoughnessresolvewill powerfirmness of purposeinformal:gritgutsgutsinessgumptionbottle
   • ▪ a person's good reputation: "to what do I owe this attack on my character?" Similar reputationnamegood namestandingstaturepositionstatusimagecredibilityacceptabilityprestigecachetkudoseminenceizzatarchaic:report
   • ▪ a written statement of someone's good qualities; a recommendation: dated "you are dismissed without a character"
   • 2. a person in a novel, play, or movie: "the author's compassionate identification with his characters" Similar personapersonrolepartdramatis personae
   • ▪ a part played by an actor: "the actor's TV character is often on the wrong side of the law" Similar personapersonrolepartdramatis personae
   • ▪ a person seen in terms of a particular aspect of character: "he was a larger-than-life character"
   • ▪ an interesting or amusing individual: informal "he's a real character" Similar eccentricoddityodd fellowmadcapcrankoriginalindividualistnonconformistrare birdsquare peg in a round holeinformal:oddballoneodd bodonerqueer fishodd fishinformal, dated:cardcautioncaserare:rara avis
   • 3. a printed or written letter or symbol.
   • ▪ a symbol representing a letter or number. Similar letterfiguresymbolsignmarktypecipherdevicehieroglyphrunetechnical:grapheme
   • 4. a characteristic, especially one that assists in the identification of a species.

   verb

   • 1. inscribe; engrave. archaic
   • ▪ describe; characterize: archaic "you have well charactered him"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French caractere, via Latin from Greek kharaktēr ‘a stamping tool’. From the early sense ‘distinctive mark’ arose ‘token, feature, or trait’ (early 16th century), and from this ‘a description, especially of a person's qualities’, giving rise to ‘distinguishing qualities’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. characterless adjective

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2. www.britannica.com › dictionary › characterCharacter Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   CHARACTER meaning: 1 : the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves someone's personality usually singular often used before another noun; 2 : a set of qualities that are shared by many people in a group, country, etc. usually singular

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcharacter noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of character noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCHARACTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · the combination of traits and qualities distinguishing the individual nature of a person or thing. 2. one such distinguishing quality; characteristic. 3. moral force; integrity. a politician of character. 4. a. reputation, esp a good reputation.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCHARACTER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˈkærəktə r/ us. character noun (QUALITIES) Add to word list. B1. the combination of qualities and personality that makes one person or thing different from others: It's not in her character to be jealous (= she would not usually be jealous). It would be very out of character (= not typical) of her to lie.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › characterCharacter - definition of character by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. The combination of mental characteristics and behavior that distinguishes a person or group. See Synonyms at disposition. b. The distinguishing nature of something. See Synonyms at quality. 2. a. Moral strength; integrity: an educational program designed to develop character. b.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › characterCharacter Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Public estimation of someone; reputation. Personal attacks that damaged her character. American Heritage. A mystic symbol or magical emblem. Webster's New World. More Noun Definitions (24) Synonyms: member of the cast. part. persona. disposition. grammalogue. personage. sign.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › charactercharacter - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 23, 2024 · Noun [ edit] character ( countable and uncountable, plural characters) ( countable) A being involved in the action of a story . ( countable) A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene .