Characterize

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/

Scrabble:28 ptsWWF:29 pts12 letters

Definition of Characterize

verb

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).
To be typical of.
To determine the characteristics of.

Anagrams of Characterize

No exact anagrams found for "characterize". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "characterize" and rearranging:

+dcharacterized

+scharacterizes

Related Word Patterns

CH...Words starting with "ch"...ZEWords ending with "ze"All 12-letter words Unscramble "characterize"

Letter Values

c3

h4

a1

r1

a1

c3

t1

e1

r1

i1

z10

e1

Total: 28 Scrabble points

Word Tools

Find Anagrams of "characterize"All 12-Letter Words Words Starting With "C"

Rhymes With Characterize

ablaze absolutize accessorize acclimatize achromatize activize actualize adoze advertize adze aerobicize aerosolize

Related 12-Letter Words

cabbageworms cabinetmaker cabinetworks cablecasting cachinnating cachinnation cacographies cadaverously calamitously calcareously calcinations calculatedly calculations calibrations californiums

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid

TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid

Words With Friends: Valid

Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Characterize"

Characterize is a 12-letter word that scores 28 points in Scrabble and 29 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Characterize" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "characterize" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Z, which is worth 10 points.