English
subcharacterization
From sub- + characterization.
A compound of sub- + characterize + -ation + characterization
Ancient Greek χάραξ ‘pointed stake’
Ancient Greek χαράσσω ‘to scratch, engrave’
Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ ‘instrument used for engraving’
Ancient Greek χᾰρακτηρίζω ‘to engrave, inscribe’
Medieval Latin charactērizō
English characterize
Ancient Greek χάραξ ‘pointed stake’
Ancient Greek χαράσσω ‘to scratch, engrave’
Ancient Greek χαρακτήρ ‘instrument used for engraving’
Ancient Greek χᾰρακτηρίζω ‘to engrave, inscribe’
Medieval Latin charactērizō
English characterize
English characterization
Today it means
noun The process, or the result of subcharacterizing
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / subcharacterization