character >> /ˈkɛrəktər/
Definition: [transitive verb] Inscribe; engrave.
Definition: [noun] The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
Example: running away was not in keeping with her character
Definition: [noun] A person in a novel, play, or movie.
Example: the author's compassionate identification with his characters
Definition: [noun] A printed or written letter or symbol.
Example: The abolition of the use of Chinese characters from all public printing and writing helped achieve nationwide literacy at a remarkable speed.
Definition: [noun] A characteristic, especially one that assists in the identification of a species.
Example: The duck feather did not contain diagnostic characters for species identification.