Character

/ˈkæɹəktə/

Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:17 pts9 letters
Definition of Character

noun

  1. A being involved in the action of a story.
  2. A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene.

    "A single locus governing the petal colour character was detected on the linkage group A2."

  3. A complex of traits marking a person, group, breed, or type.

    "A study of the suspect's character and his cast iron alibi ruled him out."

  4. Strength of mind; resolution; independence; individuality; moral strength.

    ""You may not like to eat liver," said Calvin's father, "but it builds character.""

  5. A unique or extraordinary individual; a person characterized by peculiar or notable traits, especially charisma.

    "Julius Caesar is a great historical character."

Anagrams of Character

No exact anagrams found for "character". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "character" and rearranging:

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Character"

Character is a 9-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Character" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "character" is a high-scoring word.