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Character meaning
character - 13 dictionary results
- 1. an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction ( play or film or story); " she is the main character in the novel"
- 2. A distinctive mark; a letter, figure, or symbol.
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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.
- 5. Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; as, he has a great deal of character.
- 6. Moral quality; the principles and motives that control the life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from suspicion.
- 7. 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.
- 8. A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc., given to a servant.
- 9. 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.
- 10. One of the persons of a drama or novel.
- 11. To engrave; to inscribe.
- 12. To distinguish by particular marks or traits; to describe; to characterize.
- 13. A letter; peculiar qualities; reputation; person.
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