characters
nounmasculine/kɐɾɐkˈtɛɾɨʃ/high
ca·rac·te·res
Definitions
1Graphic signs (letters, numbers, symbols) used in writing or printing.
The font has very small characters.
The word is composed of eight characters.
Common collocations
special characterscharacter setnumber of characters
2Distinctive traits of someone's personality; nature.
She has a strong and determined character.
The events shaped their characters.
Common collocations
strong character
Etymology
Do latim 'character', do grego 'kharaktēr' (marca gravada, sinal distintivo).