Defining: meaning, definitions and examples

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defining

 

[ dษชหˆfaษชnษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action, description

Defining refers to the act of stating the exact meaning of a word or phrase, or establishing the essential qualities of something. It is often used in contexts such as language, philosophy, or science to clarify concepts and ideas.

Synonyms

clarifying, describing, explaining, specifying.

Examples of usage

  • Defining terms is crucial in legal documents.
  • The professor spent considerable time defining key concepts.
  • She is defining her role in the project.
  • Defining the project scope is the first step.

Translations

Translations of the word "defining" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น definindo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคฟเคญเคพเคทเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช definieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendefinisikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะทะฝะฐั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ definiowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎš็พฉใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfinir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ definir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tanฤฑmlamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุฑูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ definovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ definovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎšไน‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opredeliti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skilgreina

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฝั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒกแƒแƒ–แƒฆแƒ•แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rif etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ definir

Etymology

The word 'define' comes from the Latin word 'definire', which means 'to determine, limit, or set bound'. 'Definire' is composed of 'de-' meaning 'down' or 'from', and 'finire' meaning 'to limit, bound, or finish'. This etymology indicates the action of setting clear boundaries or limits around a concept. The usage of the word began in the 15th century as it started to gain traction in English literature and academic discourse. It became a vital part of language, especially in scholarly works, as the need to clarify and specify meanings grew in importance. As language evolved, defining terms became essential in a multitude of fields, including law, science, and philosophy.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,477, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.