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- [in kar-ik-ter]
- /ɪn ˈkær ɪk tər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in kar-ik-ter]
- /ɪn ˈkær ɪk tər/
Definitions of in character words
- noun in character the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing. 1
- noun in character one such feature or trait; characteristic. 1
- noun in character moral or ethical quality: a man of fine, honorable character. 1
- noun in character qualities of honesty, courage, or the like; integrity: It takes character to face up to a bully. 1
- noun in character reputation: a stain on one's character. 1
- noun in character good repute. 1
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Origin of in character
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; < Latin < Greek charaktḗr graving tool, its mark, equivalent to charak- (base of charáttein to engrave) + -tēr agent suffix; replacing Middle English caractere < Middle French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for In character
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in character popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in character usage trend in Literature
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adj in character
- satisfactory — giving or affording satisfaction; fulfilling all demands or requirements: a satisfactory solution.
- relevant — bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- convenient — If a way of doing something is convenient, it is easy, or very useful or suitable for a particular purpose.
Antonyms for in character
adj in character
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- insufficient — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- unacceptable — capable or worthy of being accepted.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
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