Australian English Meaning of character

Character

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Definitions and Meaning of character in English

Wordnet

character (n)

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions

an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

good repute

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

a written symbol that is used to represent speech

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

Wordnet

character (v)

engrave or inscribe characters on

Webster

character (n.)

A distinctive mark; a letter, figure, or symbol.

Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the peculiar form of letters used by a particular person or people; as, an inscription in the Runic character.

The peculiar quality, or the sum of qualities, by which a person or a thing is distinguished from others; the stamp impressed by nature, education, or habit; that which a person or thing really is; nature; disposition.

Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; as, he has a great deal of character.

Moral quality; the principles and motives that control the life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from suspicion.

Quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty; as, in the miserable character of a slave; in his character as a magistrate; her character as a daughter.

The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation; as, a man's character for truth and veracity; to give one a bad character.

A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc., given to a servant.

A unique or extraordinary individuality; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits; a person who illustrates certain phases of character; as, Randolph was a character; Caesar is a great historical character.

One of the persons of a drama or novel.

Webster

character (v. t.)

To engrave; to inscribe.

To distinguish by particular marks or traits; to describe; to characterize.

FAQs About the word character

Character

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story), a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

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