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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).

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