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• Character flaw — This article is about the literary concept. For ethical shortcomings in real people, see Vice. In the creation and criticism of fictional works, a character flaw is a limitation, imperfection, problem, phobia, or deficiency present in a character …   Wikipedia

• Character (arts) — A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art (such as a novel, play, or film).[1] Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr (χαρακτήρ), the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration,[2]… …   Wikipedia

• flaw — [flo: US flo:] n [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: Perhaps from Old Norse flaga flat stone ; FLAG1] 1.) a mistake, mark, or weakness that makes something imperfect = ↑defect flaw in ▪ a flaw in the software serious/major/basic/minor etc flaw …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• flaw — [ flɔ ] noun count a mistake or fault in something that makes it useless or less effective: There are serious flaws in the way we train our teachers. fatal flaw (=that makes something completely useless or wrong): What you ve just said is the… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• flaw — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ big, main, major, serious ▪ basic, critical, fatal, fundamental ▪ inherent …   Collocations dictionary

• flaw — [[t]flɔ͟ː[/t]] flaws 1) N COUNT: oft N in n A flaw in something such as a theory or argument is a mistake in it, which causes it to be less effective or valid. There were, however, a number of crucial flaws in his monetary theory... Almost all of …   English dictionary

• flaw — noun (C) 1 a mistake, mark, or weakness that makes something imperfect; defect 1: a slight flaw in the glass 2 a mistake in an argument, plan, or set of ideas : fundamental flaw (=a very important mistake or weakness): The lack of reliable… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• flaw — UK [flɔː] / US [flɔ] noun [countable] Word forms flaw : singular flaw plural flaws a mistake or fault in something that makes it useless or less effective There are serious flaws in the way we train our teachers. fatal flaw (= that makes… …   English dictionary

• flaw — {{11}}flaw (n.) early 14c., early 14c., a flake (of snow), also in M.E. a spark of fire; a splinter, from O.N. flaga stone slab, flake (see FLAGSTONE (Cf. flagstone)); sense of defect, fault first recorded 1580s, first of character, later… …   Etymology dictionary

• character — noun 1 person s nature/person with a particular nature ADJECTIVE ▪ excellent, exemplary, good, impeccable ▪ generous, gentle, likeable, lovable, popular …   Collocations dictionary

• flaw — I. noun Etymology: of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian flaga gust, squall Date: 1513 1. a sudden brief burst of wind; also a spell of stormy weather 2. obsolete an outburst especially of passion II. noun Etymology: Middle English, flake,… …   New Collegiate Dictionary