characterization

Words with a similar base: characterization

'characterization'

[word_picture.n.01] as in: a graphic or vivid verbal description

Examples:
too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
the author gives a depressing picture of life in Poland
the pamphlet contained brief characterizations of famous Vermonters

'characterization'

[characterization.n.02] as in: the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

Examples:
the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd

'characterization'

[portrayal.n.02] as in: acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture

Origins

					characterization (English)
├── -ation (English)
└── characterize (English)
    └── characterizare (Latin)
        └── χαρακτηρίζω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
            └── χαρακτήρ (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
                └── χαράσσω (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

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