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Character Karakter Qualities Uncountable Sb/Sth Noun Nitelik Yapı

Level A2 
Kind noun
Front character 
IPA  /ˈkærəktə(r)   / noun
Back karakter, nitelik, huy; yapı
karakter, tip
Back 2

character (noun)

 /ˈkærəktə(r)   / noun
 
QUALITIES
1 [countable, uncountable]
the qualities that make sb/sth different from other people or things; the nature of sb/sth
karakter, nitelik, huy; yapı
 The introduction of computers has changed the character of the job.
 Although they are twins, their characters are quite different.
 These two songs are very different in character (yapı bakımından).
 2 [uncountable]
strong personal qualities
kişilik, karakter
 The match developed into a test of character rather than just physical strength.
 Military service is said to be character-building.
 3 [uncountable]
qualities that make sb/sth interesting
karakteristik yapı, özellik
 He's not handsome, but his face has a lot of character.
 Modern houses often seem to lack character (hepsi birbirine benziyor) .
GOOD OPINION
4 [uncountable]
the good opinion that people have of you
nitelik;
bonservis
 The article was a vicious attack on the President's character.
 My ex-teacher gave me a character reference when I applied for this job.
PERSON
5 [countable] (informal)
an interesting, amusing, strange or unpleasant person
 (kişi) âlem, tip
 Neil's quite a character – he's always making us laugh.
 I saw a suspicious-looking character outside the bank, so I called the police.
 6 [countable]
a person in a book, story, etc.
karakter, tip
 The main character in the film is a boy who meets an alien.
SYMBOL/LETTER
7 [countable]
a letter or sign that you use when you are writing or printing
 (yazı) harf;
işaret
 Chinese characters
IDIOM
in/out of character
typical/not typical of sb/sth
karakterine uygun/aykırı
 Emma's rude reply was completely out of character.
 

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