|
|
char·ac·ter·ize
 characterize
- pronunciation:
- kae
r
 k
t
raIz
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
characterized, characterizes, characterizing |
| definition 1: |
to describe (someone or something) in terms of what one considers to be the most distinguishing feature or features; ascribe certain characteristics to.
The press characterized him as a criminal.- similar words:
- define, dominate, label, qualify, represent, stamp, style, type
|
| definition 2: |
to be a distinguishing attribute or quality of.
Depth of knowledge by its author characterizes this book.- similar words:
- feature, mark
|
| related words: |
accent, call, describe, designate, differentiate, distinguish, portray, typify |
|
|