Character and Point

Character

Character noun - Something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind.

Usage example: one of the distinguishing characters of mammals

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Point and character are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Point" instead a noun "Character".

Point noun - Something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind.

Usage example: impeccable politeness has always been her strong point

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Character and point are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Character" instead a noun "Point".

human	human character	human point
good	good character	good point
particular	particular character	particular point
similar	similar character	similar point
Other adjectives: specific, certain, single, actual, entire, real, main, important, new, major, minor, significant, last, central, different, recurring, said.

That is, the author wants a particular plot point or character interaction to happen a certain way.

Source: So You Want To / Avoid Writing A Mary Sue
The plotlines aren't actually related, so we're not Working the Same Case, but a point or character introduced as related to one line ends up being important to the other.

Source: Plot Line Crossover
Character Development: He is the trope in its most literal form, being an entirely new character/point of view for Dream of the Endless to take.

Source: Characters / The Sandman

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Point and Character. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/character/point

Character & Point. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/character/point>.

Point or Character. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/character/point.

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