character

/kˈæɹɪktɐ/

/ˈkɛɹɪktɝ/

[noun] [verb]

Character

[NOUN]

a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.

synonyms : fictional character

fictitious character

1.1

a role or part played by an actor or performer

synonyms : part

persona

role

theatrical role

a distinctive feature or trait that defines an individual's personality and behavior

synonyms : lineament

quality

the set of mental qualities that make a certain person different from others

synonyms : fiber

fibre

a person who has special qualities and behaviors that make them different from others

synonyms : case

eccentric

type

a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability

synonyms : character reference

reference

good repute

(genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes

a specific symbol, letter, or grapheme used to represent a sound, word, or concept in written language

synonyms : graph

grapheme

graphic symbol

to character

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

engrave or inscribe characters on

Examples

1. The third chapter of this book introduces a new character.

2. Her mild character complements her role as a counselor.

3. The character was based on a real person.

4. My favorite actor's character in the play is a clever detective.

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