Characterize

Pronunciation: /ˈkærəktəˌraɪz/

Definitions of characterize

verb to describe the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 I can characterize my friend as funny and kind.

A2 The book characterizes the main protagonist as brave and determined.

B1 The painting characterizes the artist's unique style and use of color.

B2 The film characterizes the era in which it is set through its costumes and set design.

C1 The novel characterizes the complexities of human relationships in a modern society.

C2 The play characterizes the political climate of the time with its sharp dialogue and plot twists.

Examples of characterize in a Sentence

formal The study aimed to characterize the genetic mutations responsible for the rare disease.

informal Can you characterize what kind of person she is?

slang I can't really characterize him, he's just a cool dude.

figurative Her boldness and fearlessness characterize her approach to life.

Grammatical Forms of characterize

• past tense: characterized
• plural: characterizes
• comparative: more characterized
• superlative: most characterized
• present tense: characterizes
• future tense: will characterize
• perfect tense: has characterized
• continuous tense: is characterizing
• singular: characterize
• positive degree: characterize
• infinitive: to characterize
• gerund: characterizing
• participle: characterized

Origin and Evolution of characterize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'characterize' originated from the Greek word 'kharakterizein', which means 'to mark with a distinctive quality'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'characterize' has evolved to refer to the act of describing the distinctive features or qualities of something or someone.