character vs inscribe

inscribe vs character

character is a noun but inscribe is not a noun.

character and inscribe both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
character	Yes	No	Yes	No
inscribe	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, inscribe is a hypernym of character; that is, inscribe is a word with a broader meaning than character:

character: engrave or inscribe characters on
inscribe: carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface

Other hypernyms of character include engrave, grave, scratch.

character (noun)	inscribe (noun)
(genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes
the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
a written symbol that is used to represent speech
a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
good repute

character (verb)	inscribe (verb)
engrave or inscribe characters on	mark with one's signature
	address, (a work of literature) in a style less formal than a dedication
	write, engrave, or print as a lasting record
	convert ordinary language into code
	carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
	draw within a figure so as to touch in as many places as possible
	register formally as a participant or member

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