DEFINITION

Definition

A definition is a statement that explains the meaning of a term . The term to be defined is the definiendum. The term may have many different senses and multiple meanings. For each meaning, a definiens is a cluster of words that defines that term . As an example: To successfully define the word "Vegan", the definiendum must be given a definiens .

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definition

Noun

  1. A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).
  2. A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation
  3. The action or process of defining.
  4. The act of defining; determination of the limits.
  5. A product of defining.
  6. The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
    Her comic genius is beyond definition.
  7. Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
    The definition of a telescope.
    Improve the definition of an image.
  8. Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
  9. Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
    A jacket with distinct waist definition.
  10. The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
  11. A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
  12. A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.


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