caricature

Meanings

• noun

  A type of artwork or drawing that exaggerates the essential features of an object or a person for comedic effect.

  - "The political cartoonist created a caricature of the mayor."
  - "The actor's caricature of the president was a crowd favorite."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89748844"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with caricature
caricature , nature , mature , lature , adulate

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Variants

List of all variants of caricature that leads to same result
caricatural , caricature , caricatures , caricaturist , caricaturists , caricatured , caricaturing , self-caricature , self-caricatures

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Etymology

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From the Italian 'caricare', meaning 'to load' or 'to charge'. The term was originally used in the context of visual representations that 'loaded' or 'charged' an image with exaggerated features.

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Trivia

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1. Caricatures have been used for political commentary since ancient times.

2. The word 'caricature' comes from the Italian 'caricare', meaning 'to load' or 'to charge'.

3. Caricatures were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries as a form of entertainment and social commentary.

4. Political caricatures have been used to influence public opinion and sway elections.

5. Caricatures can be found in various forms of media, including cartoons, comic strips, and political cartoons.

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Related Concepts

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1. Satire: A form of art that uses humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

2. Parody: A form of imitation that uses irony, exaggeration, or ridicule for comedic effect. Parodies often involve taking a well-known work and altering it in some way to create humor.

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Culture

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Caricatures have been used throughout history for various purposes, including political satire, social commentary, and entertainment. They have been found in literature, art, and other forms of expression.

How to Memorize "caricature"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a caricature, imagine an exaggerated version of an object or person. Focus on the essential features and exaggerate them for comedic effect.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caricature' with the idea of exaggeration and humor.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the definition: 'Caricature' means 'to load' or 'charge' an image with exaggerated features for comedic effect.

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