Characterize: meaning, definitions and examples
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characterize
[ ˈkær.ək.tə.raɪz ]
behavior
Describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.
Synonyms
depict, describe, illustrate, portray, represent
Examples of usage
- He is characterized by his kindness and generosity.
- The city is characterized by its vibrant arts scene.
- Her novels are characterized by strong female protagonists.
- The film is characterized by its fast-paced action sequences.
- The new policy is characterized by its focus on sustainability.
distinguishing quality
Be a typical feature or trait of someone or something.
Synonyms
embody, exemplify, reflect, represent, typify
Examples of usage
- Attention to detail characterizes her work.
- His sense of humor characterizes his personality.
- Optimism characterizes her outlook on life.
- Hard work and dedication characterize his approach to his career.
- Curiosity and creativity characterize her artistic process.
Translations
Translations of the word "characterize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 caracterizar
🇮🇳 विशेषता बताना
🇩🇪 charakterisieren
🇮🇩 mengkarakterisasi
🇺🇦 характеризувати
🇵🇱 charakteryzować
🇯🇵 特徴づける (tokuchōzuke-ru)
🇫🇷 caractériser
🇪🇸 caracterizar
🇹🇷 tanımlamak
🇰🇷 특징짓다 (teukjingjitta)
🇸🇦 وصف
🇨🇿 charakterizovat
🇸🇰 charakterizovať
🇨🇳 描述 (miáoshù)
🇸🇮 značilnosti
🇮🇸 einkenna
🇰🇿 сипаттау
🇬🇪 დახასიათება
🇦🇿 xarakterizə etmək
🇲🇽 caracterizar
Word origin
The word 'characterize' originated from the Greek word 'kharaktēr', which originally meant a stamping tool. Over time, it evolved to refer to the distinctive mark or quality of something. In English, 'characterize' first appeared in the 17th century, with its current meaning of describing the distinctive features of someone or something.
See also: character, characteristic, characteristically, characteristics, characterizable, characterization, characters, uncharacteristically.