characterized

Meanings

• transitive verb

  Given a word or phrase a distinct character or quality.

  - "The teacher characterized the student's behavior as disruptive."
  - "The novel characterized the protagonist as a complex and multifaceted individual."

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Variants

List of all variants of characterized that leads to same result
characterize , characterized , characterizes , characterizing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the 16th century. From the Latin 'caracter' meaning 'sign' or 'mark' + 'izare' meaning 'to make'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'characterized' is also used in chemistry to describe a substance's distinct properties.

2. In mathematics, 'characterized' can refer to a group or matrix with unique properties.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Character development: The process of making a character in a story or play distinct, by giving the character recognizable and consistent traits, backstory, and motivations.

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Culture

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In literature, 'characterized' is often used to describe how authors develop their characters. It can also refer to how individuals or groups are portrayed in various forms of media or in historical contexts.

How to Memorize "characterized"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a teacher writing distinct marks or labels on a student's chart.
   - Visualize the process of giving a character in a story unique and defining traits.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with 'distinct', 'defining', or 'marking'.
   - Connect it with the idea of giving a character or person a unique identity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: C-haracter-ized: C for 'character', H for 'harboring' unique traits, A for 'assigning' traits, R for 'recognizable', and T for 'traits'.

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