character

Definitions of character in various dictionaries:

noun - an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

noun - a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

noun - the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions

noun - an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

noun - a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

noun - good repute

noun - a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability

noun - a written symbol that is used to represent speech

noun - (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes

verb - engrave or inscribe characters on

The combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or thing from another.

A distinguishing feature or attribute, as of an individual, a group, or a category.

A structure, function, or attribute determined by a gene or group of genes.

Moral or ethical strength.

A description of a person’s attributes, traits, or abilities.

A formal written statement as to competency and dependability, given by an employer to a former employee; a recommendation.

Public estimation of someone; reputation: personal attacks that damaged her character.

Status or role; capacity: in his character as the father.

A notable or well-known person; a personage.

A person, especially one who is peculiar or eccentric: a shady character; catcalls from some character in the back row.

A person portrayed in an artistic piece, such as a drama or novel.

Characterization in fiction or drama: a script that is weak in plot but strong in character.

A mark or symbol used in a writing system.

Computer Science.

One of a set of symbols, such as letters or numbers, that are arranged to express information.

The multibit code representing such a character.

A style of printing or writing.

A symbol used in secret writing; a cipher or code.

Of or relating to one’s character.

Specializing in the interpretation of often minor roles that emphasize fixed personality traits or specific physical characteristics: a character actor.

Of or relating to the interpretation of such roles by an actor: the character part of the hero’s devoted mother.

Dedicated to the portrayal of a person with regard to distinguishing psychological or physical features: a character sketch.

Of or relating to a person who gives testimony as to the moral and ethical reputation or behavior of one engaged in a lawsuit: a character witness.

To write, print, engrave, or inscribe.

To portray or describe.