characterization

• Nom désignant l'action ou le processus de description des qualités ou caractéristiques distinctives de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, ou la représentation d'un personnage dans une œuvre dramatique.

A noun referring to the act or process of describing the distinctive qualities or features of someone or something, or the portrayal of a character in a dramatic work.

1. Vivid descriptionB2formal

   A graphic or vivid verbal description of someone or something.

   Portrait vivant

   • The author's characterization of the villain was chilling.
   • Her characterization of the city as a 'concrete jungle' was apt.
   • The report gave a detailed characterization of the economic situation.

   Synonymesdelineationdepictiondescriptionpictureportrayalrepresentationsketch

2. Distinguishing featuresB2formal

   The act of describing the distinctive characteristics or essential features of something.

   Caractérisation

   • The characterization of the disease is crucial for diagnosis.
   • This study focuses on the characterization of the new material.
   • The characterization of the problem was the first step toward a solution.

   Synonymesdelineationdepictiondescriptionportrayalrepresentation

   Antonymesdistortionmisrepresentation

3. Dramatic portrayalB2formal

   Acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character through speech, action, and gesture.

   Caractérisation dramatique

   • Her characterization of Lady Macbeth was powerful and moving.
   • The actor's characterization of the king was both regal and vulnerable.
   • Good characterization is essential for a believable performance.

   Synonymesactingenactmentimpersonationinterpretationperformancepersonationportrayalrepresentation