Characterisation Meaning
/ˌkɛrəktərɪˈzeɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAlternative form of characterization.
Sentence Examples
The characterisation of the protagonist was well done.
The process of characterisation is crucial in writing a novel.
The novel is praised for its complex characterisation of the protagonist.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The author's vivid ____ of the villain made him seem truly evil.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The writer's ____ of the hero was very detailed and very realistic.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Ancient Greek χαράσσω (kharássō) Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Ancient Greek -τήρ (-tḗr) Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ (kharaktḗr)der. Latin charactērder. Old French caracterebor. Middle English caracter English character English -ise English characterise Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English characterisation From characterise + -ation.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The author's vivid ____ of the villain made him seem truly evil.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The writer's ____ of the hero was very detailed and very realistic.