flat character

[ flat kar-ik-ter ]

noun

1. an easily recognized character type in fiction who may not be fully delineated but is useful in carrying out some narrative purpose of the author.

Example Sentences

By its flat character, greater size, and multiple points of suppuration.

From Project Gutenberg

Far and wide it meets the vision, and is the more conspicuous from the flat character of its surroundings and the very open coast.

From Project Gutenberg