characterization
|char-ac-ter-i-za-tion|
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/ˌkærɪktərəˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌkærɪktəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
depiction of character
Etymology
'characterization' originates from the Greek word 'kharaktēr,' meaning 'engraved mark' or 'symbol.'
'Kharaktēr' transformed into the Latin word 'character,' and eventually became the modern English word 'characterization' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'engraving or marking,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'depicting or describing a character.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of creating and developing a character in a story or drama.
The characterization of the protagonist was well-developed.
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Noun 2
a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.
The report provided a detailed characterization of the new policy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45