characterization

C1 Topic:Literature & Storytelling

Also spelled characterisation

US /ˌkæɹəktəɹəˈzeɪʃən/ UK /ˌkæɹəktəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ See IPA manual

Freq #52316

Meanings

1

noun
The way a writer describes and develops the characters in a story.

The novel is praised for its rich characterization of the main family.
2

noun
The act of describing someone or something in a particular way.

His characterization of the plan as reckless angered his colleagues.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 noun · the way a writer describes... characterisationportrayal depiction

2 noun · the act of describing... characterisationdescription delineation

Word family

Forms characterizations

Etymology

From characterize + -ation.

Topics

Literature & Storytelling Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives

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