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characterization

 

[ ˌker.ək.tər.əˈzaɪ.ʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in literature

The process by which an author reveals the personality of a character. This can be done through direct descriptions, actions, thoughts, and dialogue.

Synonyms

depiction, portrayal, representation

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his skillful characterization of complex individuals.
  • The novel's rich characterization brought the story to life.
Context #2 | Noun

in acting

The portrayal of a character's personality traits by an actor. It involves understanding the character's motivations, emotions, and behaviors.

Synonyms

impersonation, interpretation, performance

Examples of usage

  • His deep characterization of the protagonist won him critical acclaim.
  • The actor's nuanced characterization added depth to the performance.
Context #3 | Noun

in science

The process of describing the unique features or traits of an object or organism. It is essential for classification and identification purposes.

Synonyms

analysis, classification, description

Examples of usage

  • The molecular characterization of the virus helped in developing a vaccine.
  • The characterization of the new species was published in a scientific journal.

Translations

Translations of the word "characterization" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caracterização

🇮🇳 चरित्रण

🇩🇪 Charakterisierung

🇮🇩 karakterisasi

🇺🇦 характеристика

🇵🇱 charakteryzacja

🇯🇵 特徴付け

🇫🇷 caractérisation

🇪🇸 caracterización

🇹🇷 karakterizasyon

🇰🇷 특성화

🇸🇦 توصيف

🇨🇿 charakterizace

🇸🇰 charakterizácia

🇨🇳 特征

🇸🇮 karakterizacija

🇮🇸 einkenni

🇰🇿 сипаттама

🇬🇪 მახასიათებელი

🇦🇿 xarakteristika

🇲🇽 caracterización

Etymology

The word 'characterization' originated from the verb 'characterize' in the early 17th century, which in turn came from the Greek word 'kharaktēr'. The concept of characterization has been fundamental in literature, acting, and various scientific fields, allowing for the vivid portrayal and description of characters, objects, and organisms.

See also: character, characteristic, characteristically, characteristics, characterizable, characterize, characters, uncharacteristically.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,077 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.