supercharacter

English

noun
Definitions
  • A superhero or supervillain.
  • (genetics) An amalgamation of characters that respond to the same selective pressure.
  • (maths) A single entity that represents multiple irreducible characters but is treated as a single character in the algebraic theory of Carlos André.
  • A group of characters in a play, movie, or story, that act together as a single combined entity.
  • Something that pervades a story as a common theme or presence, transcending the level of individual characters.

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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