Added 9 October 2026
characterization
/ˌkæɹəktəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about characterization at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A graphic or vivid verbal description.
too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures
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The act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features.
the media's characterization of Al Gore as a nerd
- Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture.