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character

verb
  1. to engrave or inscribe characters on
noun
  1. (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes
  2. the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
    “education has for its object the formation of character- Herbert Spencer”
    fiber
  3. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
    quality
  4. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
    role
  5. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
    “requests for character references are all too often answered evasively”
    reference
  6. a written symbol that is used to represent speech
    “the Greek alphabet has 24 characters”
    graphemegraphic symbol
  7. an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction
    “I am the main character in the novel of my life.”
    fictional characterfictitious character
  8. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
    “a real character”
    case
  9. good repute
    “We want our children to be people of character.”