character
character Lexical Profile
character Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual, especially strength of mind, integrity, and ethical fortitude.
"Adversity often reveals a person's true character far better than comfort does."
A person, animal, or imaginary being portrayed in a work of fiction, such as a novel, play, television show, or film.
"The lead actor spent months researching the historical figure to bring the character to life on stage."
The distinctive nature, atmosphere, or defining features of a place, thing, or event.
"The city council passed zoning laws to preserve the historic character of the old harbor district."
A printed or written letter, numeral, or symbol used in writing or computing to represent information.
"Your new account password must contain at least twelve characters, including a number and a punctuation mark."
An eccentric, colorful, or noticeable person.
"Our neighbor was quite a character who always wore a top hat while tending his vegetable garden."
• verb
To inscribe, engrave, or portray in writing or artistic form (archaic or literary).
"The poet sought to character these noble thoughts in timeless verse."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Old French caractere, via Latin from Ancient Greek kharakter, meaning an engraving tool or a stamped mark, derived from the verb kharassein ('to sharpen, cut, or engrave'). The sense evolved from a literal physical stamp on a coin to the distinctive 'stamp' of a person's nature.