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character

 

[ ˈkær.ək.tər ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

in literature

A person in a novel, play, or movie.

Synonyms

figure, persona, personage

Examples of usage

  • The main character of the story is a young detective named Sherlock Holmes.
  • She played the character of a strong and independent woman in the film.
Context #2 | Noun

personality traits

The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

Synonyms

disposition, nature, personality

Examples of usage

  • She has a very strong and determined character.
  • His kindness and generosity are part of his character.
Context #3 | Noun

symbol

A letter, number, or symbol used in writing or printing.

Synonyms

mark, sign, symbol

Examples of usage

  • The password should include at least one special character.
  • The asterisk (*) is a commonly used character in computer programming.

Translations

Translations of the word "character" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caráter

🇮🇳 चरित्र

🇩🇪 Charakter

🇮🇩 karakter

🇺🇦 характер

🇵🇱 charakter

🇯🇵 キャラクター

🇫🇷 caractère

🇪🇸 carácter

🇹🇷 karakter

🇰🇷 성격

🇸🇦 شخصية

🇨🇿 charakter

🇸🇰 charakter

🇨🇳 性格

🇸🇮 značaj

🇮🇸 eðli

🇰🇿 мінез

🇬🇪 ხასიათი

🇦🇿 xarakter

🇲🇽 carácter

Etymology

The word 'character' originated from the Greek word 'kharaktēr' which meant an engraved mark or a distinctive trait. Over time, it evolved to represent the mental and moral qualities of an individual. In literature, characters play a crucial role in storytelling, representing a wide range of personalities and traits.

See also: characteristic, characteristically, characteristics, characterizable, characterization, characterize, characters, uncharacteristically.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #500, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.