character

/ˈkæɹəktə//ˈkæɹəktɚ/

noun

  1. 1

    A being involved in the action of a story.

  2. 2

    A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene.

    A single locus governing the petal colour character was detected on the linkage group A2.
  3. 3

    A complex of traits marking a person, group, breed, or type.

    A study of the suspect's character and his cast iron alibi ruled him out.
  4. 4

    Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; moral strength.

    "You may not like to eat liver," said Calvin's father, "but it builds character."
  5. 5

    A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.

    Julius Caesar is a great historical character.
  6. 6

    A written or printed symbol, or letter.

  7. 7

    Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the particular form of letters used by a person or people.

    an inscription in the Runic character
  8. 8

    A secret cipher; a way of writing in code.

  9. 9

    One of the basic elements making up a text file or string: a code representing a printing character or a control character.

  10. 10

    A person or individual, especially one who is unknown or raises suspicions.

    That old guy is a real character.
  11. 11

    A complex number representing an element of a finite Abelian group.

  12. 12

    Quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty.

    in his character as a magistrate
  13. 13

    The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation.

    Her actions give her a bad character.
  14. 14

    A reference given to a servant, attesting to his/her behaviour, competence, etc.

  15. 15

    Personal appearance.

verb

  1. 1

    To write (using characters); to describe.

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