Freudian themes…have given the world a new conception of both infancy and adolescence, and shed much new light upon characterology (G. Stanley Hall).
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
char´ac|ter|iz´er — char|ac|ter|ize «KAR ihk tuh ryz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. 1. to describe the special qualities or features of (a person or thing); describe: »The story of “Little Red Riding Hood” characterizes the wolf as a cunning and savage beast.… … Useful english dictionary
char|ac|ter|y — «KAR ihk tuhr ee, tree», noun, plural ter|ies. 1. the use of signs or symbols to express meaning. 2. the characters or symbols collectively … Useful english dictionary
char´ac|ter|iz´a|ble — char|ac|ter|ize «KAR ihk tuh ryz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. 1. to describe the special qualities or features of (a person or thing); describe: »The story of “Little Red Riding Hood” characterizes the wolf as a cunning and savage beast.… … Useful english dictionary
char|ac|ter|ize — «KAR ihk tuh ryz», transitive verb, ized, iz|ing. 1. to describe the special qualities or features of (a person or thing); describe: »The story of “Little Red Riding Hood” characterizes the wolf as a cunning and savage beast. SYNONYM(S):… … Useful english dictionary
char´ac|ter|is´ti|cal|ly — char|ac|ter|is|tic «KAR ihk tuh RIHS tihk», adjective, noun. –adj. marking off or distinguishing a certain person or thing from others; special; distinctive: »the characteristic stripes of a tiger. Bananas have their own characteristic smell. –n … Useful english dictionary
char|ac|ter|is|tic — «KAR ihk tuh RIHS tihk», adjective, noun. –adj. marking off or distinguishing a certain person or thing from others; special; distinctive: »the characteristic stripes of a tiger. Bananas have their own characteristic smell. –n. 1. a special… … Useful english dictionary
char´ac|ter|o|log´i|cal|ly — char|ac|ter|o|log|i|cal «KAR ihk tuhr uh LOJ uh kuhl», adjective. of or having to do with characterology: »The patients proved to have one characterological feature in common, namely, that overeating was part of their regular response to stress… … Useful english dictionary
char|ac|ter|o|log|i|cal — «KAR ihk tuhr uh LOJ uh kuhl», adjective. of or having to do with characterology: »The patients proved to have one characterological feature in common, namely, that overeating was part of their regular response to stress (Robert W. White).… … Useful english dictionary
char|ac|ter|ful — «KAR ihk tuhr fuhl», adjective. strongly expressive of character: »It is a challenge to Americans everywhere on their ability in these confused and complicated times to get themselves served by their most scientific and characterful men… … Useful english dictionary
char|ac|ter|ise — «KAR ihk tuh ryz», transitive verb, ised, is|ing. British. characterize … Useful english dictionary
