characters
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/ˈkærɪktərz/
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/ˈkærɪktəz/
(character)
distinctive traits
Etymology
Etymology Information
'character' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kharaktēr,' where 'kharassein' meant 'to engrave.'
Historical Evolution
'kharaktēr' transformed into the Latin word 'character,' and eventually became the modern English word 'character' through Old French.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a distinctive mark,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'personality traits' and 'letters or symbols.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'character', referring to the distinctive qualities or traits of a person or thing.
The book explores the characters of the main protagonists.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39