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ˈkarəktə

noun

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.

running away was not in keeping with her character

personality,nature,disposition,temperament,temper,mentality,turn of mind,psychology,psyche,constitution,make-up,make,stamp,mould,cast,persona,attributes,features,qualities,properties,traits,essential quality,essence,sum and substance,individuality,identity,distinctiveness,uniqueness,spirit,ethos,complexion,key,tone,tenor,ambience,air,aura,feel,feeling,vibrations,kidney,humour,grain

verb

inscribe or write (something).