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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How to use DEFINITION in a sentence?

1. John Fitzgerald Kennedy:

   The full use of your powers along lines of excellence. - definition of happiness by John F. Kennedy.

2. Chuck Grassley:

   Continuing to push this nominee after signing that bill into law is the very definition of tone deafness, unfortunately, the Biden administration is sending a message to victims of sexual harassment in the workplace that they’ll only be believed when politically convenient.

3. Erik Pevernagie:

   Life is a tale full of expectations and each new episode, each fresh piece gives us a new definition to the message of our story. ( "Waiting for the pieces to fall into place" )

4. American Colt Knost:

   Standing on 17, I told (another player in the group) we both needed a miracle to somehow make the cut. That was probably the definition of it.

5. 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.