Synonyms for definition
ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ əndef·i·ni·tion

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1. definition

   A definition is exact, an explanation general; a definition is formal, a description pictorial. A definition must include all that belongs to the object defined, and exclude all that does not; a description may include only some general features; an explanation may simply throw light upon some point of special difficulty. An exposition undertakes to state more fully what is compactly given or only implied in the text; as, an exposition of Scripture. Interpretation is ordinarily from one language into another, or from the language of one period into that of another; it may also be a statement giving the doubtful or hidden meaning of that which is recondite or perplexing; as, the interpretation of a dream, a riddle, or of some difficult passage. Definition, explanation, exposition, and interpretation are ordinarily blended in a commentary, which may also include description. A comment is upon a single passage; a commentary may be the same, but is usually understood to be a volume of comments.

   Synonyms:
   comment, commentary, description, explanation, exposition, interpretation, rendering, translation

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1. definition

   Synonyms:
   determination, limitation, specification, restriction

   Antonyms:
   confusion, vagueness, acceptation, description, explanation, misconception, misstatement

Princeton's WordNet

1. definitionnoun

   a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

2. definitionnoun

   clarity of outline

   "exercise had given his muscles superior definition"

Matched Categories

1. • Distinctness
   • Explanation

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1. definitionnoun

   Synonyms:
   explanation (of the meaning)

2. definitionnoun

   Synonyms:
   description (by a statement of characteristic properties)

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1. definitionnoun

   Synonyms:
   explanation, description, lexigraphy

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1. List of paraphrases for "definition":

   defining, definitions, define, defined, définition, identification, definitional, setting, delineation, concept, meaning, articulation, determination, definition, mandating, defines

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1. Ray Kelly:

   We have the blueprint the country wants for police reform, but police reform is in no way the definition of public safety, if you're investing in the root causes of crime and violence, you diminish the need for so much aggressive policing in communities. This consent decree is not about public safety, it's about constitutional policing.

2. Benjamin Haydon:

   Art is a reality, not a definition; inasmuch as it approaches a reality, it approaches perfection, and inasmuch as it approaches a mere definition, it is imperfect and untrue.

3. Denis Diderot:

   The following general definition of an animal: a system of different organic molecules that have combined with one another, under the impulsion of a sensation similar to an obtuse and muffled sense of touch given to them by the creator of matter as a whole, until each one of them has found the most suitable position for its shape and comfort.

4. Bill Kapogiannis:

   We don't even have a great definition for it in adults, and about Lurie Children we don't even know what the definition should be of what we're looking for.

5. Vice President Biden:

   This guy, as I said, has acknowledged that he has been a sexual predator. He's acknowledged that he's abused his power. And … as I said, the textbook definition of what constitutes sexual assault.