English

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Etymology 1

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From act +‎ -er (person or thing to which a certain number or measurement applies).

Noun

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acter (plural acters)

  1. (in combination) A play or film with a particular number of acts.
    a one-acter
    a two-acter

Etymology 2

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From act +‎ -er (forming agent nouns).

Noun

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acter (plural acters)

  1. (uncommon, nonstandard) An actor, someone who or something which acts.

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French

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Pronunciation

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Verb

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acter

  1. to enact

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