Definition of characterize

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Characterize (v. t.) To be a characteristic of; to make, or express the character of..

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Eczema :: Eczema (n.) An inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by the presence of redness and itching, an eruption of small vesicles, and the discharge of a watery exudation, which often dries up, leaving the skin covered with crusts; -- called also tetter, milk crust, and salt rheum..
Papular :: Papular (a.) Consisting of papules; characterized by the presence of papules; as, a papular eruption..
Furtive :: Furtive (a.) Stolen; obtained or characterized by stealth; sly; secret; stealthy; as, a furtive look..
Thrifty :: Thrifty (superl.) Given to, or evincing, thrift; characterized by economy and good menegement of property; sparing; frugal..
Homologous :: Homologous (a.) Characterized by homology; belonging to the same type or series; corresponding in composition and properties. See Homology, 3..
Piping :: Piping (v.) Peaceful; favorable to, or characterized by, the music of the pipe rather than of the drum and fife..
Malignant :: Malignant (a.) Characterized or caused by evil intentions; pernicious.
Leptothrix :: Leptothrix (n.) A genus of bacteria, characterized by having their filaments very long, slender, and indistinctly articulated..
Ratiocinative :: Ratiocinative (a.) Characterized by, or addicted to, ratiocination; consisting in the comparison of propositions or facts, and the deduction of inferences from the comparison; argumentative; as, a ratiocinative process..
Glanders :: Glanders (n.) A highly contagious and very destructive disease of horses, asses, mules, etc., characterized by a constant discharge of sticky matter from the nose, and an enlargement and induration of the glands beneath and within the lower jaw. It may transmitted to dogs, goats, sheep, and to human beings..
Seasickness :: Seasickness (n.) The peculiar sickness, characterized by nausea and prostration, which is caused by the pitching or rolling of a vessel..
Right :: Right (a.) Characterized by reality or genuineness; real; actual; not spurious.
Quackish :: Quackish (a.) Like a quack; boasting; characterized by quackery.
Sturdy :: Sturdy (superl.) Characterized by physical strength or force; strong; lusty; violent; as, a sturdy lout..
Jumper :: Jumper (n.) A name applied in the 18th century to certain Calvinistic Methodists in Wales whose worship was characterized by violent convulsions.
Frugal :: Frugal (n.) Economical in the use or appropriation of resources; not wasteful or lavish; wise in the expenditure or application of force, materials, time, etc.; characterized by frugality; sparing; economical; saving; as, a frugal housekeeper; frugal of time..
Exultant :: Exultant (a.) Inclined to exult; characterized by, or expressing, exultation; rejoicing triumphantly..
Rheumic :: Rheumic (a.) Pertaining to, or characterized by, rheum..
Erythematic :: Erythematic (a.) Characterized by, or causing, a morbid redness of the skin; relating to erythema..
Adynamic :: Adynamic (a.) Pertaining to, or characterized by, debility of the vital powers; weak..
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