Char`ac*ter*is"tic*al (?), a. Characteristic.
Char`ac*ter*is"tic*al*ly, adv. In a characteristic manner; in a way that characterizes.
Char`ac*ter*i*za"tion (?), n. The act or process of characterizing.
Char"ac*ter*ize (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Characterized (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Characterizing.] [LL. characterizare, Gr. &?;: cf. F. charactÚriser.] 1. To make distinct and recognizable by peculiar marks or traits; to make with distinctive features.
European, Asiatic, Chinese, African, and Grecian faces are Characterized.
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