demi-caractère

adjective

de·​mi-ca·​rac·​tère

dəmēkȧrȧkteer,

¦demēˌkarə̇k¦te(ə)r

: of, involving, or resembling a character dance that uses classical technique as a basis for interpretation

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, half-character

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