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Definition
/ˌdefəˈnɪʃən/
A detailed explanation or meaning of something, especially a word or idea.
Synonyms:
explanation
interpretation
elucidation
description
clarification
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms
Examples:
Did you ever hear a
definition
of fame, sir?'
'That is my
definition
of the unities of the drama.'
The phase of
definition
is manifestly at hand.
Etymology:
Originated in late Middle English, from the Old French
definicion
, based on Latin
definitio(n-)
from
definire
meaning
to determine, explain
.
Usage Statistics:
47 mentions per 1 million words
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