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character

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noun

char·​ac·​ter ˈker-ik-tər How to pronounce character (audio)
ˈka-rik-
1
a
: one of the attributes (see attribute entry 1 sense 1) or features that make up and distinguish an individual
This is a side of her character that few people have seen.
b(1)
: a feature used to separate distinguishable things into categories
also : a group or kind so separated
advertising of a very primitive character
(2)
: the aggregate of distinctive qualities characteristic of a breed, strain, or type
a wine of great character
(3)
: the detectable expression of the action of a gene or group of genes
c
: the complex of mental and ethical traits marking and often individualizing a person, group, or nation
the character of the American people
d
: main or essential nature especially as strongly marked and serving to distinguish
excess sewage gradually changed the character of the lake
2
a
: one of the persons of a drama or novel
b
: the personality or part which an actor recreates
an actress who can create a character convincingly
c
: characterization especially in drama or fiction
a novelist good in both character and setting
d
: person, individual
a suspicious character
e
: a person marked by notable or conspicuous traits
quite a character
3
: moral excellence and firmness
a man of sound character
4
a
: a graphic symbol (such as a hieroglyph or alphabet letter) used in writing or printing
b
: a symbol (such as a letter or number) that represents information
mathematical characters
also : a representation of such a symbol that may be accepted by a computer
c
: a magical or astrological emblem
d
: alphabet
e(1)
: writing, printing
(2)
: style of writing or printing
You know the character to be your brother's? Shakespeare
(3)
: cipher
f
: a conventionalized graphic device placed on an object as an indication of ownership, origin, or relationship
5
: reputation
the scandal has damaged his character and image
6
: position, capacity
his character as a town official
7
: reference sense 4b
8
: a short literary sketch of the qualities of a social type
characterless
ˈker-ik-tər-ləs How to pronounce character (audio)
ˈka-rik-
adjective

character

2 of 3

adjective

1
: capable of portraying an unusual or eccentric personality often markedly different from the player
a character actor
2
: requiring or involving the portrayal of an unusual or eccentric personality
a character role

character

3 of 3

verb

charactered; charactering; characters

transitive verb

1
a
: characterize
b
archaic : represent, portray
2
archaic : engrave, inscribe
Phrases
in character
: in accord with a person's usual qualities or traits
behaving in character
out of character
: not in accord with a person's usual qualities or traits
his rudeness was completely out of character

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Traits of Character

Character demonstrates that a word may have many and varied meanings and yet still be easily understood by most listeners when used in disparate settings. We have little trouble distinguishing the meanings of the noun in “she had a fine and noble character,” “Bill is always joking; he’s such a character,” and “He was the last character to appear in the play,” not to mention its many other applications.Character comes ultimately from the Greek charaktēr (“mark, distinctive quality”), which passed through Latin and French before landing in English. The Greek noun itself is derived from the verb charassein, meaning “to sharpen, cut in furrows, or engrave.” The literal sense of the noun (“an engraved or imprinted mark”) existed in Greek, Latin, and French side by side with the figurative one (“a distinctive quality”), and both senses were borrowed into English early on, with a variant of the figurative sense appearing first.

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

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disposition, temperament, temper, character, personality mean the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group.

disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one.

a cheerful disposition

temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization.

an artistic temperament

temper implies the qualities acquired through experience that determine how a person or group meets difficulties or handles situations.

a resilient temper

character applies to the aggregate of moral qualities by which a person is judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents.

strength of character

personality applies to an aggregate of qualities that distinguish one as a person.

a somber personality

quality, property, character, attribute mean an intelligible feature by which a thing may be identified.

quality is a general term applicable to any trait or characteristic whether individual or generic.

material with a silky quality

property implies a characteristic that belongs to a thing's essential nature and may be used to describe a type or species.

the property of not conducting heat

character applies to a peculiar and distinctive quality of a thing or a class.

remarks of an unseemly character

attribute implies a quality ascribed to a thing or a being.

the attributes of a military hero

type, kind, sort, nature, description, character mean a number of individuals thought of as a group because of a common quality or qualities.

type may suggest strong and clearly marked similarity throughout the items included so that each is typical of the group.

one of three basic body types

kind may suggest natural grouping.

a zoo seemingly having animals of every kind

sort often suggests some disparagement.

the sort of newspaper dealing in sensational stories

nature may imply inherent, essential resemblance rather than obvious or superficial likenesses.

two problems of a similar nature

description implies a group marked by agreement in all details belonging to a type as described or defined.

not all acts of that description are actually illegal

character implies a group marked by distinctive likenesses peculiar to the type.

research on the subject so far has been of an elementary character

Example Sentences

Noun … this makes everyone believe not only that anyone can be a parent, but also that everyone ought to do it, even those who seem by character or inclination to be ill equipped. Anna Quindlen, Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2009 Someone with Alzheimer's may undergo a regression to a "second childhood," but aspects of one's essential character, of personality and personhood, of self, survive … Oliver Sacks, Musicophilia, (2007) 2008 "Beat" is old carny slang. According to Beat Movement legend (and it is a movement with a deep inventory of legend), Ginsberg and Kerouac picked it up from a character named Herbert Huncke, a gay street hustler and drug addict from Chicago who began hanging around Times Square in 1939 … Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2007 Slowly, steadily, Och and Chris passed along their knowledge of the characterof various courses, and the way a race evolves tactically. Lance Armstrong, It's Not About the Bike, (2000) 2001 Her character struck the Swede back then as a compound in which you'd find just about everything toxic to desperation and dread. At the core of her he could imagine a nucleus of confidence plaited just as neatly and tightly as her braided hair. Philip Roth, American Pastoral, 1997 the unique character of the town The building is very simple in character. Their house has a lot of character. Verb formerly charactered as “the dark ages,” that period of history may not have been quite so benighted as once thought See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Technically, Pac-Man is the oldest video game character. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 So in that way, food is this other character, this sort of Greek chorus that is moving along in the lives of these characters. Devan Coggan, EW.com, 13 Sep. 2022 Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg starred, but Godard was practically an invisible third character, leaving his imprint on every frame. Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 Alicent, in particular, is a character that’s eventually perceived as a Cersei Lannister-like villain by the book’s readers. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2022 This is not just a scary character for scariness’ sake. Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2022 That's a character who always makes the show a bit more fun. Evan Romano, Men's Health, 9 Sep. 2022 Indeed, the Bordelons’ land is a character in the show. Tanisha C. Ford, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2022 Athari didn’t get much of an opportunity to shine during his brief tenure on the show, but his Angelo -- the enigmatic nightclub singer who could instantly turn any word into a song -- was perhaps the most memorable new character of the season. Joey Morona, cleveland, 2 Sep. 2022
Adjective
The best shows and movies are often character dramas at heart; even Westworld was in its first season. Wired, 9 July 2022 The success of the single has been remarkable for a multi-character theatrical piece. Paul Grein, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2022 There’s a lot of inter-character conflicts that didn’t make the cut. Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 21 May 2021 Character witnesses for Storm include a parade of foster puppies the Freeleys have taken in over the last month. Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 18 July 2017
Verb
And Lin told the Raptors Show that the curriculum will include everything from shooting hoops to character development and communication. Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 16 June 2022 Well, one chief reason: To dramatize the passing of the superhero torch to sisterly character Yelena Belova — a role that Pugh embraced with athletic ferocity and quick comic aplomb. Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2021 And without that depth, Spike’s buddy-cop dynamic with his main foil, Jet, does neither character any favors. Cecilia D'anastasio, Wired, 19 Nov. 2021 But the brothers hewed to character in their posts, which could not have been more exemplary and different. Guy Martin, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2021 Researchers from Emory University found that Dominicans connected the outbreak to character flaws or unhygienic habits among immigrant Haitians, who faced structural problems including lack of access to safe water and sanitation. Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar, Science | AAAS, 16 Sep. 2020 This is a game about moving through space and slaying demons, not character development or world-building. Matthew Gault, Time, 19 Mar. 2020 His commitment to character specificity in detail and fearless pursuit of authenticity in his work have influenced not only myself, but entire generations. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2020 What if our world were simply a hyper-realistic simulation, with all of us merely characters in some kind of sophisticated video game? Dan Falk, NBC News, 6 July 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun, Adjective, and Verb

Middle English caracter, from Latin character mark, distinctive quality, from Greek charaktēr, from charassein to scratch, engrave; perhaps akin to Lithuanian žerti to scratch

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4f

Adjective

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of character was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing character

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