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Definitions for Defining

[1] decisive; critically important: Taking a course in architecture was a defining turn in her life.
[2] to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.): They disagreed on how to define “liberal.”
[3] to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe: to define judicial functions.
[4] to fix or lay down clearly and definitely; specify distinctly: to define one's responsibilities.
[5] to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of: to define property with stakes.
[6] to make clear the outline or form of: The roof was boldly defined against the sky.
[7] to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; construct a definition.
[8] to state precisely the meaning of (words, terms, etc)
[9] to describe the nature, properties, or essential qualities of
[10] to determine the boundary or extent of
[11] (often passive) to delineate the form or outline of the shape of the tree was clearly defined by the light behind it
[12] to fix with precision; specify

Words related to Defining

delineate, represent, decide, explain, describe, prescribe, detail, characterize, exemplify, specify, determine, construe, designate, interpret, illustrate, set, mark, limit, distinguish, establish

Words nearby Defining

define, defined, defined-benefit, definiendum, definiens, defining, defining moment, definite, definite article, definite description, definite integral

Origin of Defining

e1325–75; Middle English def(f )inen < Anglo-French, Old French definer to put an end to < Latin dēfīnīre to limit, define, equivalent to dē- de- + fīnīre; see finish

Other words from Defining

non·de·fin·ing , adjective
self-de·fin·ing , adjective
de·fin·a·ble , adjective
de·fin·a·bil·i·ty , noun
de·fin·a·bly , adverb
de·fine·ment , noun
de·fin·er , noun
mis·de·fine , verb (used with object), mis·de·fined, mis·de·fin·ing.
non·de·fin·a·bil·i·ty , noun
non·de·fin·a·ble , adjective
non·de·fin·a·bly , adverb
non·de·fined , adjective
non·de·fin·er , noun
pre·de·fine , verb (used with object), pre·de·fined, pre·de·fin·ing.
re·de·fine , verb (used with object), re·de·fined, re·de·fin·ing.
self-de·fined , adjective
sem·i·de·fined , adjective
un·de·fin·a·ble , adjective

Word origin for Defining

eC14: from Old French definer to determine, from Latin dēfīnīre to set bounds to, from fīnīre to finish

Synonyms for Defining

characterize, construe, decide, delineate, describe, designate, detail, determine, exemplify, explain, illustrate, interpret, prescribe, represent, specify, spell out, ascertain, assign, denominate, denote, dub, elucidate, entitle, etch, expound, formalize, label, name, tag, translate, call a spade a spade, lay it out, nail it down