Characterize is a type of Distinguish. Distinguish is etymologically related to Style. Style is related to Paint. Paint is related to Visual. 
Shape is related to Bar. Bar is related to Vendor. 
Characterize --IsA--> Distinguish --EtymologicallyRelatedTo--> Style <--RelatedTo--> Paint <--RelatedTo--> Visual 
Shape <--RelatedTo--> Bar <--RelatedTo--> Vendor 