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characters

/ˈkæɹəktəz/
Meanings
  • noun

    A group of people or figures in a story, novel, or play.

    - "The novel had a large cast of characters."
    - "Each character in the play had a unique personality."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɛɹəktɚz/



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Variants
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character , characterless , characters , in character , out of character , charactered , charactering , cast of characters , non-playable character , non-playable characters , non-player character , non-player characters , unit character , unit characters
Etymology
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The word 'characters' comes from the Greek word 'charakter', which means 'engraved sign' or 'mark'. In ancient times, characters were engraved on tablets or other surfaces to represent words or ideas.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'character' has been used in various contexts throughout history, including in mathematics and computer programming.

  2. The term 'stock character' refers to a character type that appears frequently in literature, often with stereotypical traits and functions.

Related Concepts
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  1. Personality: The unique combination of traits, behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that define a character.

  2. Protagonist: The main character in a story, often the one who drives the plot forward and whom the audience roots for.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. "Beat" is old carny slang. According to Beat Movement legend (and it is a movement with a deep inventory of legend), Ginsberg and Kerouac picked it up from a "character" named Herbert Huncke, a gay street hustler and drug addict from Chicago who began hanging around Times Square in 1939 …

    - Louis Menand,{it}New Yorker{/it},1 Oct. 2007

  2. Her "character" struck the Swede back then as a compound in which you'd find just about everything toxic to desperation and dread. At the core of her he could imagine a nucleus of confidence plaited just as neatly and tightly as her braided hair.

    - Philip Roth,{it}American Pastoral{/it},1997

  3. Someone with Alzheimer's may undergo a regression to a "second childhood," but aspects of one's essential "character", of personality and personhood, of self, survive …

    - Oliver Sacks,{it}Musicophilia{/it},(2007) 2008

  4. … this makes everyone believe not only that anyone can be a parent, but also that everyone ought to do it, even those who seem by "character" or inclination to be ill equipped.

    - Anna Quindlen,{it}Newsweek{/it},27 Apr. 2009

  5. Slowly, steadily, Och and Chris passed along their knowledge of the "character" of various courses, and the way a race evolves tactically.

    - Lance Armstrong,{it}It's Not About the Bike{/it},(2000) 2001
Culture
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Characters have played a significant role in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression throughout history. They can reflect the human condition, explore complex themes, and entertain audiences.

How to Memorize "characters"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the physical characteristics and actions of each character.
    - Create mental images of the settings and situations in which the characters appear.

  2. associate

    - Associate each character with a distinctive trait or quirk.
    - Link each character to a specific actor or actress who has portrayed them in a movie or play.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create acronyms or mnemonic devices to help remember the names and characteristics of the characters.
    - Use rhymes or alliteration to help remember the sounds of the names.

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