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definition

/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/noun4 syllables

Definition means: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol.

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What does definition mean?2

noun

1

a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

2

clarity of outline“exercise had given his muscles superior definition”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with definition?60

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mission
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All 60 rhymes for definition, grouped by syllable

Definition in a sentence

  • If you're defending traditional hierarchies, you are pro-establishment by definition.shekitten
  • This definition is inchoate, and thus it must be interpreted.Babelball
  • The definition is inchoate, and thus it must be interpreted.rul
  • You can see that definition here, under sense three.Babelball
  • According to the scientific definition of the word, all birds are dinosaurs.SunnyMoon
  • A dictatorship means, by definition, one centre of power.unknown
  • A dictatorship means, by definition, one center of power.unknown
  • The unalterable rhythm of mathematics is definition, theorem, proof.halfb1t

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Forms of definition

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definitions