subcharacter

English

noun
Definitions
  • A lesser or secondary character in fiction.
  • Any of the components making up a complex text character.

Etymology

Prefix from English character (a distinguishing feature of a taxon).

Origin

English

character

Gloss

a distinguishing feature of a taxon

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