character

/ˈker-ik-tər/

Middle English caracter, from Latin character mark, distinctive quality, from Greek charaktēr, from charassein to scratch, engrave; perhaps akin to Lithuanian žerti to scratch

noun

  1. one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual

  2. a feature used to separate distinguishable things into categories; also : a group or kind so separated

  3. the aggregate of distinctive qualities characteristic of a breed, strain, or type

This is a side of her character that few people have seen.

disposition temperament temper character personality mean the dominant quality or qualities distinguishing a person or group. disposition implies customary moods and attitude toward the life around one. temperament implies a pattern of innate characteristics associated with one's specific physical and nervous organization.

adjective

  1. capable of portraying an unusual or eccentric personality often markedly different from the player

  2. requiring or involving the portrayal of an unusual or eccentric personality

a character actor

verb

  1. characterize

  2. represent, portray

  3. engrave, inscribe