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Synonyms & Similar Words
describe
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Meaning of Characterize
to describe the main qualities or features of something or someone
Definitions
- to describe the main qualities or features of something or someone
- * to be a typical example of a particular type of person or thing
- * to give a description of someone or something
Etymology of Characterize
The word "characterize" has its roots in the Latin word "character", which means "a stamp or mark"
It entered the English language in the 16th century, initially meaning "to write or engrave" and later evolving to mean "to describe or portray" in the 17th century
Example Uses
- The researcher's findings characterize the new species as a unique blend of previously known traits
- * Her latest novel characterizes the struggles of growing up in a multicultural community
- * The artist's use of color characterizes the mood of the painting as melancholic
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
misrepresent
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