characterisation en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek χαράσσω (kharássō) Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Hellenic *-tḗr Ancient Greek -τήρ (-tḗr) Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ (kharaktḗr)der. Latin charactērder. Old French caracterebor. Middle English caracter English character English -ise English characterise Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English characterisation From characterise + -ation.
Meanings
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(UK, alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable) Alternative form of characterization.
alt of characterization
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| characterisations | Number=Plur | lexicographic |