English Explanatory Dictionary

definition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
  2. A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
  3. A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
  4. The action or process of defining.
  5. The act of defining; determination of the limits.
  6. A product of defining.
  7. The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
  8. Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
  9. Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
  10. Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
  11. The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
  12. A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).

Pronunciation

/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ /ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən/ en-us-definition.ogg /ˈɖɛ.fɪ.nɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

definition definitions

Etymology

From Middle English diffinicioun, from Middle French definition, from Latin dēfīnītiō, from dēfīniō. Equivalent to define + -ition.

Synonyms

definition meaning

Related words

define definiendum definiens definitional definition by example definition by pointing genus differentia demarcation specification formulation

Derived words

by definition counterdefinition daffynition definitioneering definitionism definitionless definition list high-definition metadefinition misdefinition nondefinition overdefinition predefinition redefinition subdefinition undefinition underdefinition
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