character Meaning and Definition

1. n. (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes

2. n. the inherent complex of attributes that determine a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions

3. n. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

4. n. an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

5. n. a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability

6. n. a written symbol that is used to represent speech

7. n. an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

8. n. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

9. n. good repute

10. v. engrave or inscribe characters on