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characterization vs epithet

epithet vs characterization

characterization and epithet both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
characterization Yes No No No
epithet Yes No No No
As nouns, epithet is a hyponym of characterization; that is, epithet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than characterization:
  • characterization: a graphic or vivid verbal description
  • epithet: descriptive word or phrase
Other hyponyms of characterization include portrait, portraiture, portrayal.
characterization (noun) epithet (noun)
acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture descriptive word or phrase
a graphic or vivid verbal description a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
the act of describing distinctive characteristics or essential features
Difference between characterization and epithet

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