Charactering

/ˈkærəktərɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of creating, developing, or portraying a character; giving something a distinctive character or quality.

Etymology

From 'character' with the present participle suffix '-ing', indicating the ongoing action of establishing or defining character traits.

Kelly Says

Actors talk about 'charactering' when they build a role—deciding on voice, mannerisms, and personality. It's the verb form that shows character as something you actively create.

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