Antonyms 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

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

   Synonyms:
   determination, limitation, specification, restriction

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1. • Distinctness
   • Explanation

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"

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1. definitionnoun

   Synonyms:
   explanation, description, lexigraphy

How to use definition in a sentence?

1. George Togliatti:

   Trooper May’s heroism exemplified the definition of a silent guardian. His dedication and service will never be forgotten, our hearts go out to this grieving family and recognize the unique sacrifice to the State of Nevada.

2. Debra Nessel:

   Whether non-nutritive sweeteners are safe depends on your definition of 'safe,' studies leading to FDA approval of these sweeteners have ruled out cancer risk for the most part. However, those studies were done using far smaller amounts of diet soda than many people drink. We really don’t know what effect large amounts of these chemicals will have over many years.

3. Pro Tempore:

   Her opposition to a racist monument is the definition of what John Lewis called' good trouble'. I stand with my good friend.

4. Former OSU wrestler Mike DiSabato:

   Again, I don't -- I don't think Jim Jordan and/or a lot of folks, coaches, administrators, really understood that, you know, touching a man's genitals without the need to do so is the definition -- is a definition of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Again, in the mid -'80s, that -- that term wasn't necessarily used, however, to now say -- to now know that the word does apply to what was happening to us at the time is just -- is -- is -- is just -- it's surprising to me given the fact that Jim Jordan has -- this isn't the Jim Jordan I know.

5. Mxim Behar:

   It is all part of the PR Revolution brought by social media. This is part of the new definition of public relations that has not been invented yet. When it does emerge in a clear-cut fashion, it is going to require - and receive - a new name because the name PR categorically isn't going to exist in five or ten years.

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