charactery
[ kar-ik-tuh-ree, -tree ]
/ ˈkær ɪk tə ri, -tri /
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noun
the use of characters or symbols for the expression of meaning.
characters or symbols collectively.
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Words nearby charactery
character set, character sketch, character study, character type, character witness, charactery, charactonym, charade, charades, charanga, charango
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charactery
/ (ˈkærɪktərɪ, -trɪ) /
noun plural -teries archaic
the use of symbols to express thoughts
the group of symbols so used
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