Definition & Meaning of "character"

Character

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

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a role or part played by an actor, performer, voice actor, etc.

Example

In the school play, his character is the mischievous prankster.

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

In the new film, she takes on the character of a determined journalist.

She auditioned for the character of the queen.

The character she plays in the series is very complex.

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

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

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

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

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

to character

engrave or inscribe characters on

Example

The antique bookshelf in the study added character to the room's decor.

The traditional woodblock printmaker painstakingly engraved Japanese characters onto a cherry wood block.

The unexpected turn of events swept up the characters in a whirlwind of change.

In the fairy tale book, the characters encountered a magical world with midget castles and tiny enchanted creatures.

In existential literature, characters often grapple with the absurdity of existence and the search for meaning.

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