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CHARACTERISATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Characterisation.

Characterisation - as a noun

A graphic or vivid verbal description

Example: "Too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
characterizationdelineationdepictionpictureword-paintingword picture
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
descriptionverbal description
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features

Example: "The media's characterization of al gore as a nerd"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
characterization

Example Sentences

"The characterisation of the protagonist is incredibly complex and multi-dimensional."
"The author's characterisation of the villain is chilling and sinister."
"The film's characterisation of historical figures was historically accurate."
"The playwright's characterisation of the supporting characters was lacking depth."
"The novel's characterisation of the love interest was predictable and cliché."
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Is CHARACTERISATION a valid Scrabble word?
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Is CHARACTERISATION a valid Words With Friends word?
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