character development
nounUK /ˈkær.ək.tə dɪˌvel.əp.mənt/
US /ˈker.ək.tɚ dɪˌvel.əp.mənt/
The way a person in a story grows and changes.
The book shows the hero's character development as he learns to be brave.
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2. The act of building good qualities like honesty and kindness in a person.
Teachers care about character development as much as test scores.
3. The process of making a fictional person seem real and detailed.
The writer spent hours on character development before starting the novel.
4. Improvements made to a character in a game or show over time.
Fans loved the character development in the new season.