character

nounmasculine/kɐˈɾatɛɾ/high

ca·ra·ter

Definitions

1The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

She is a person of strong and honest character.

The situation tested his character.

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strong charactercharacter flawcharacter reference

2A printed or written letter or symbol.

The word 'house' has five characters.

The password must be at least eight characters long, including a number.

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special charactercharacter limitcharacter set

Do latim 'character', por sua vez do grego 'kharaktḗr' (marca gravada). Grafia pós-Acordo Ortográfico de 1990.