characterized
adjective
having been described or distinguished.
uncharacterized
-
a word derived from
characterized.
Example Sentences
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He goes on to emphasize that what Claude found — a previously uncharacterized enzyme system found in viruses that infect bacteria — isn’t necessarily going to be useful.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
"This study shows that insects and their relatives in nature are a large and uncharacterized reservoir of undiscovered genes in microbes closely related to those that cause some of the most antibiotic resistant infections."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 29, 2024
“Some of these uncharacterized UAP appear to have demonstrated unusual flight characteristics or performance capabilities, and require further analysis.”
From Washington Times ● Jan. 12, 2023
“The idea of allowing a pretty much uncharacterized virus tear through our children is utterly reckless and irresponsible, especially because it’s a vaccine-preventable disease,” said Stephen Griffin, a virologist at the University of Leeds.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 4, 2021
Unassigned dialogue usually makes a reader or hearer promptly recognize his preference for characterized rather than uncharacterized speech.
From Dramatic Technique by George Pierce Baker
