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English noun: definition

1. definition (communication) a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol


Broader (hypernym)account, explanation


Narrower (hyponym)contextual definition, dictionary definition, explicit definition, ostensive definition, recursive definition, redefinition, stipulative definition

2. definition (attribute) clarity of outline


SamplesExercise had given his muscles superior definition.


Broader (hypernym)distinctness, sharpness









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