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defining

/dɪfˈaɪnɪŋ/noun3 syllables

Defining means: any process serving to define the shape of something.

Synonyms for defining1

noun, as in any process serving to define the shape of something

shaping

What does defining mean?1

noun

1

any process serving to define the shape of something

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with defining?13

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Defining in a sentence

  • Climate change is seen by many as the defining issue of our time.patgfisher
  • Curiosity is a defining trait of human beings.Adelpa
  • Defining a problem goes halfway to solving it.sundown
  • This is a defining characteristic of an abusive relationship.Amastan
  • Mountains are a defining characteristic in many cities and towns in Mexico.mexicanhere
  • Thinking is something we all do, but defining exactly what thought is is no simple matter.halfb1t

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