characterised
Given defining traits
Characterised is the British spelling of characterized, the past tense and past participle of characterise.
To characterise something is to describe its distinctive features or qualities: The era was characterised by rapid technological change.
It can also mean to be typical of: The bluntness that characterises her writing.
Represented a type
- exemplifiedShowed by instance
- epitomizedRepresented in purest form
- embodiedGiven corporeal expression
- personifiedRepresented as human
represented · symbolized · encapsulated · manifested · illustrated · demonstrated · modeled · archetypal
Readily identifiable, set apart
- uniqueOnly one exists
- markedBearing an indicator
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- peculiarStrangely unusual
idiosyncratic · singular · unmistakable · particular · special · notable · recognizable · signature
Given exact meaning
- describedRepresented in language
- delineatedDescribed with precision
- specifiedExplicitly stated or defined
- identifiedDetermined the identity of
classified · categorized · labelled · designated · denoted · outlined · explained · articulated
typified
Represented a type
- exemplifiedShowed by instance
- epitomizedRepresented in purest form
- embodiedGiven corporeal expression
personified · represented · symbolized · encapsulated · manifested · illustrated · demonstrated · modeled · archetypal · quintessential
distinctive
Readily identifiable, set apart
- uniqueOnly one exists
- markedBearing an indicator
- distinguishedNotable and respected
peculiar · idiosyncratic · singular · unmistakable · particular · special · notable · recognizable · signature · hallmark
defined
Given exact meaning
- describedRepresented in language
- delineatedDescribed with precision
- specifiedExplicitly stated or defined
identified · classified · categorized · labelled · designated · denoted · outlined · explained · articulated · expressed
portrayed
Represented in art
- depictedRepresented in visual form
- representedStood in for another
- renderedDepicted or processed
presented · shown · illustrated · described · conveyed · cast · painted · drawn · sketched · dramatized
characteriseduncharacterised
Not yet described
undefined · undescribed · unspecified · unidentified · undetermined
characterisedanonymous
Of unknown origin
nameless · faceless · unknown · generic · undistinguished
characterisedunidentified
Not yet recognized
anonymous · unknown · unclassified · unnamed · unrecognised
- defining characteristicEssential identifying quality
- characteristic speechDistinctive speaking manner
characteristic, characterise, characterises, characterising, characterisation