1. the combination of qualities or features that distinguishes one person, group, or thing from another. see synonyms at disposition.
2. A distinguishing feature or attribute, as of an individual, group, or category. see synonyms at quality.
3. genetics A structure, function, or attribute determined by a gene or group of genes.
4. moral or ethical strength.
5. A description of a person's attributes, traits, or abilities.
6. A formal written statement as to competency and dependability, given by an employer to a former employee; a recommendation.
7. public estimation of someone; reputation: personal attacks that damaged her character.
8. status or role; capacity: in his character as the father.
9. A notable or well-known person; a personage.
10. A person, especially one who is peculiar or eccentric: a shady character; catcalls from some character in the back row.
11. A person portrayed in an artistic piece, such as a drama or novel.
12. characterization in fiction or drama: a script that is weak in plot but strong in character.
13. A mark or symbol used in a writing system.
14. computer science one of a set of symbols, such as letters or numbers, that are arranged to express information.
15. computer science the numerical code representing such a character.
16. A style of printing or writing.
17. A symbol used in secret writing; a cipher or code.
18. of or relating to one's character.
19. specializing in the interpretation of often minor roles that emphasize fixed personality traits or specific physical characteristics: a character actor.
20. of or relating to the interpretation of such roles by an actor: the character part of the hero's devoted mother.
21. dedicated to the portrayal of a person with regard to distinguishing psychological or physical features: a character sketch.
22. law 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.
23. archaic to write, print, engrave, or inscribe.
24. archaic to portray or describe.
25. in character consistent with someone's general character or behavior: behavior that was totally in character.
26. out of character inconsistent with someone's general character or behavior: a response so much out of character that it amazed me.

1. A being involved in the action of a story.
2. A written or printed symbol, or letter
3. A distinguishing feature; characteristic; A complex of mental and ethical traits marking a person or a group.
4. A moral strength.
5. A person with many notable or eccentric features.
6. A complex number representing an element of a finite Abelian group.
7. one of the basic elements making up a text file or string: a code representing a printing character or a control character.
8. A person or individual, especially one who is unknown or raises suspicions.
9. to write (using characters); to describe

1. A distinctive mark; a letter, figure, or symbol.
2. style of writing or printing; handwriting; the peculiar form of letters used by a particular person or people.
3. 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.
4. strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality.
5. moral quality; the principles and motives that control the life.
6. quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct with respect to a certain office or duty.
7. the estimate, individual or general, put upon a person or thing; reputation.
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.
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.

1. to engrave; inscribe; write.
2. to ascribe a certain character to; characterize; describe.
3. to give expression to, as mental qualities to the countenance.
4. A mark made by cutting, stamping, or engraving, as on stone, metal, or other hard material; hence, a mark or figure, written or printed, and used to communicate thought, as in the formation of words; a letter, figure, or sign.
5. hence the peculiar form or style of letters used by a particular person; handwriting; any system of written, engraved, or printed symbols employed by a particular race or nation of people to record or communicate thought: as, the greek character; the runic character; the hebrew character.
6. A cipher.
7. A distinguishing mark or characteristic; any one of the properties or qualities which serve to distinguish one person or thing from others; a peculiarity by which a thing may be recognized, described, and classified.
8. the combination of properties, qualities, or peculiarities which distinguishes one person or thing, or one group of persons or things, from others; specifically, the sum of the inherited and acquired ethical traits which give to a person his moral individuality.
9. the moral qualities assigned to a person by repute; the estimate attached to an individual by the community in which he lives; good or bad reputation, standing: as, a character for veracity or mendacity.
10. specifically good qualities, or the reputation of possessing them; good reputation: as, a man of worth and character.
11. the qualities, course of action, or rôle appropriate to a given person, station in life, profession, etc.
12. strongly marked distinctive qualities of any kind: as, a man with a great deal of character.
13. an account or statement of the qualities or peculiarities of a person or thing; specifically, an oral or a written statement with regard to the standing or qualifications of any one, as a servant or an employee.
14. A person; a personage: as, the noble characters of ancient history; a disreputable character; specifically, one of the persons represented in a drama, or in fiction.
15. A person of marked peculiarities; an odd person: used absolutely: as, he was a character.
16. A stamp or representation; type.
17. hence— appropriate; fitting.

1. engrave or inscribe characters on
2. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
3. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
4. (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes
5. good repute
6. the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
7. an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
8. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
9. a written symbol that is used to represent speech
10. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something