Defined: meaning, definitions and examples

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defined

 

[ dษชหˆfaษชnd ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

in a sentence

To determine or explain the meaning of a word or phrase.

Synonyms

clarify, explain, interpret

Examples of usage

  • He defined the word 'happiness' as a state of well-being and contentment.
  • She defined the term 'success' as achieving one's goals and aspirations.
Context #2 | Verb

in a sentence

To outline the limits or boundaries of something.

Synonyms

delimit, determine, specify

Examples of usage

  • The rules defined the parameters within which the project could operate.
  • The contract clearly defines the responsibilities of each party involved.
Context #3 | Adjective

in a sentence

Clearly described or identified.

Synonyms

clear, distinct, precise

Examples of usage

  • The defined goals of the project helped everyone stay focused.
  • She appreciated having a defined role within the organization.

Translations

Translations of the word "defined" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น definido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคญเคพเคทเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช definiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ didefinisikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะทะฝะฐั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdefiniowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎš็พฉใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfini

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ definido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tanฤฑmlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์˜๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุนุฑูŽู‘ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ definovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ definovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎšไน‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opredeljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skilgreindur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‹า›ั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™yin edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ definido

Etymology

The word 'defined' originated from the Latin word 'definire', which means 'to set bounds to, limit'. The concept of defining something has been crucial in various fields such as philosophy, mathematics, and linguistics. By providing clear and concise explanations or boundaries, definitions help in understanding and communication.

See also: definable, definite, definitive, indefinably, indefinite, redefine.

Word Frequency Rank

At #795 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.