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de·fi·ni·tion

UK/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ US/ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən/ fairly common

noun

1.
2.

clarity of outline

  • “exercise had give his muscles superior definition”

Origin

From Middle English diffinicioun, from Middle French definition, from Latin dēfīnītiō, from dēfīniō. Equivalent to define + -ition.

Phrases

  • by definition
  • definition by example
  • definition by pointing
  • definition list

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