characterize vs character

characterize is not a noun while character is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
characterize	No	No	Yes	No
character	Yes	No	Yes	No

characterize (noun)	character (noun)
	(genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes
	the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
	a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
	an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
	a written symbol that is used to represent speech
	a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
	a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
	an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
	good repute

characterize (verb)	character (verb)
describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of	engrave or inscribe characters on
be characteristic of