definition

Meanings

Plural: definitions

Noun

• a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
• clarity of outline
  • "exercise had given his muscles superior definition"
• A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
• A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
• A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
• The action or process of defining.
• The act of defining; determination of the limits.
• A product of defining.
• The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
• Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
• Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
• Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
• The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
• A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
• A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.
• The part of a cryptic clue which defines but does not indicate the solution.

Synonyms

definition, meaning

Related Words

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