Word Type

Verb

The word "characterize" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

characterizability characterizable characterization characterizer hypercharacterize immunocharacterize mischaracterize recharacterize subcharacterize undercharacterize

Derived From

character

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

differentiate distinguish mark remember think of

Manner Of

distinguish

Related Terms

character characteristic characterization

Synonym Network

qualify

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