Definable: meaning, definitions and examples

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definable

[ dɪˈfaɪnəb(ə)l ]

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in mathematical context

Capable of being defined or clearly described, especially in precise mathematical terms.

Synonyms

clearly defined, describable, precisely described

Examples of usage

The concept of a prime number is definable in mathematics.
In geometry, a circle is definable as the set of all points equidistant from a central point.

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in general context

Able to be stated or expressed in words.

Synonyms

articulable, expressible, verbalizable

Examples of usage

Her feelings towards him were not easily definable.
The beauty of the artwork was undefinable.

Translations

Translations of the word "definable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 definível

🇮🇳 परिभाषित करने योग्य

🇩🇪 definierbar

🇮🇩 dapat didefinisikan

🇺🇦 визначальний

🇵🇱 definiowalny

🇯🇵 定義可能な

🇫🇷 définissable

🇪🇸 definible

🇹🇷 tanımlanabilir

🇰🇷 정의할 수 있는

🇸🇦 قابل للتعريف

🇨🇿 definovatelný

🇸🇰 definovateľný

🇨🇳 可定义的

🇸🇮 določljiv

🇮🇸 skilgreinanlegur

🇰🇿 анықтауға болатын

🇬🇪 გასარკვევი

🇦🇿 müəyyənləşdirilə bilən

🇲🇽 definible

Word origin

The word 'definable' originated from the Latin word 'definire', which means 'to set bounds to'. It has been used in English since the early 15th century. The concept of being able to clearly define or describe something has been an important aspect in various fields, including mathematics, philosophy, and linguistics.