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the particular combination of qualities in someone or something that makes them or it different from others: Politeness is traditionally part of the British character. out of character It would be very out of character (= not typical) of her to lie. in character His recent behaviour is very much in character (= typical).
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.
A character is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story. Writers use characters to perform the actions and speak dialogue, moving the story along a plot line. A story can have only one character (protagonist) and still be a complete story.
Character refers especially to moral qualities, ethical standards, principles, and the like: a man of sterling character. Individuality refers to the distinctive qualities that make one recognizable as a person differentiated from others: a woman of strong individuality.
Definitions of character. noun. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something. “the radical character of our demands” synonyms: lineament, quality. see more. noun. the inherent complex of attributes that determines a person's moral and ethical actions and reactions.
Definition of 'character' character. (kærɪktəʳ ) Word forms: characters. 1. countable noun B2. The character of a person or place consists of all the qualities they have that make them distinct from other people or places. Perhaps there is a negative side to his character that you haven't seen yet.
the combination of qualities and personality that makes one person or thing different from others: It's not in her character to be jealous (= she would not usually be jealous). It would be very out of character (= not typical) of her to lie. The character of the village has changed since the road was built. Fewer examples.
Definition of character noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
char•ac•ter /ˈkærɪktɚ/ n. the collection of qualities that form the individual nature of a person or thing, and that make it different from others:[uncountable]The chief flaw in her character was impatience. one such feature or characteristic:[uncountable]His note was mostly positive in character.
Britannica Dictionary definition of CHARACTER. 1. [count] : the way someone thinks, feels, and behaves : someone's personality — usually singular. He rarely shows his true character —that of a kind and sensitive person. This is a side of her character that few people have seen. the different aspects/facets of her character.
