character

1. n. A distinctive mark; a letter, figure, or symbol. Source: opted

2. 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. Source: opted

3. 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. Source: opted

4. n. Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; as, he has a great deal of character. Source: opted

5. n. Moral quality; the principles and motives that control the life; as, a man of character; his character saves him from suspicion. Source: opted

6. 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. Source: opted

7. 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. Source: opted

8. n. A written statement as to behavior, competency, etc., given to a servant. Source: opted

9. 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. Source: opted

10. n. One of the persons of a drama or novel. Source: opted

11. v. t. To engrave; to inscribe. Source: opted

12. v. t. To distinguish by particular marks or traits; to describe; to characterize. Source: opted

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