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characterization vs acting

acting vs characterization

characterization and acting both are nouns.

characterization is not an adjective while acting is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
characterization Yes No No No
acting Yes Yes No No
As nouns, acting is a hypernym of characterization; that is, acting is a word with a broader meaning than characterization:
  • characterization: acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
  • acting: the performance of a part or role in a drama
Other hypernyms of characterization include performing, playacting, playing.
characterization (noun) acting (noun)
acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture the performance of a part or role in a drama
a graphic or vivid verbal description
the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
characterization (adjective) acting (adjective)
serving temporarily especially as a substitute
Difference between characterization and acting

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