characterized

[ kar-ik-tuh-rahyzd ]

adjective

1. having been described or distinguished:

   Further identification is possible by comparing the unknown organism with a characterized organism.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of characterize ( def ).

Other Words From

• non·char·ac·ter·ized especially British, non·char·ac·ter·ised adjective
• un·char·ac·ter·ized especially British, un·char·ac·ter·ised adjective
• well-char·ac·ter·ized especially British, well-char·ac·ter·ised adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of characterized¹

characterize ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

While most cases are mild, commonly characterized by conjunctivitis and respiratory symptoms, this previously healthy teen was hospitalized from the virus in critical condition.

From Salon

As in many such shows — “Abbott Elementary,” characterized as the savior of network comedy, to name but one — the workplace at hand is something of an underdog.

From Los Angeles Times

To be clear, “racial feudalism” is a term I’ve developed to describe how prominent Black liberals before the Civil War characterized slavery in the South and prejudice in the North.

From Salon

Greene, who regularly promotes far-right conspiracy theories, had previously expressed interest in leading the department and executing Trump's stated policy of mass deportations of immigrants and their children, many of whom she characterized as "terrorists."

From Salon

It's unclear on what grounds Trump plans to sue, though he has characterized the federal cases as a corrupt and politically motivated "witch-hunt."

From Salon

Related Words

• defined
• described
• expressed
• pictured