characterize
Other spellings[change]
Word parts[change]
Pronunciation[change]
- (US) IPA (key): /ˈkɛrəktəraɪz/ or /ˈkærəktəraɪz/
- (UK) IPA (key): /ˈkærəktəraɪz/
- Hyphenation: char‧ac‧ter‧ize
Verb[change]
Plain form |
Third-person singular |
Past tense |
Past participle |
Present participle |
- To see someone or something a particular way (often negative).
- To determine the characteristics of someone or something.