Definition of character
- n. - A distinctive mark; a letter, figure, or symbol.
- n. - Style of writing or printing; handwriting; the peculiar
form of letters used by a particular person or people; as, an
inscription in the Runic character.
- n. - 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.
- n. - Strength of mind; resolution; independence;
individuality; as, he has a great deal of character.
- n. - Moral quality; the principles and motives that control
the life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from
suspicion.
- n. - Quality, position, rank, or capacity; quality or conduct
with respect to a certain office or duty; as, in the miserable
character of a slave; in his character as a magistrate; her character
as a daughter.
- n. - The estimate, individual or general, put upon a person
or thing; reputation; as, a man's character for truth and veracity; to
give one a bad character.
- n. - A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc.,
given to a servant.
- n. - A unique or extraordinary individuality; a person
characterized by peculiar or notable traits; a person who illustrates
certain phases of character; as, Randolph was a character; Caesar is a
great historical character.
- n. - One of the persons of a drama or novel.
- v. t. - To engrave; to inscribe.
- v. t. - To distinguish by particular marks or traits; to
describe; to characterize.