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def·i·ni·tion

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pronunciation:
de f nI shn
features:
Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the act of defining or making clear.
synonyms:
clarification, elucidation, interpretation
similar words:
demarcation, explanation
definition 2: the statement of the meaning of a word or phrase.
synonyms:
meaning, sense, signification
similar words:
explanation, gloss, interpretation
definition 3: the state or condition of being defined, sharply outlined, or clearly distinguished.
synonyms:
distinctness, sharpness
Word Combinations  About this feature
adjective + (n.)definition above, acceptable, accepted, behavioral, broad, changing, classic, classical, clear, comprehensive, conceptual, consistent, exact, expanded, expansive, explicit, following, formal, generic, inclusive, legal, narrow, official, operational, precise, proposed, restrictive, standard, statutory, strict, theoretical, traditional, vague, varying, very, working  [See all][See only the most frequent]
verb + (n.)definition adopt, broaden, clarify, conform, defy, depend, expand, fit, formulate, narrow, propose, restrict, satisfy
(n.)definition + verb constitute, encompass, exclude, imply, vary
noun + (n.)definition Help clarity, consensus, dictionary, variation