characterisation
noun/ˌkærɪktərɪˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,456 most common English word
Meaning
The way in which a person or thing is described or portrayed, especially in a story.
Example sentence
The novel received praise for its vivid characterisation of the main protagonist.
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