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. Elizabeth Pisani:

   Sub-therapeutic dosing, by definition, contributes to antimicrobial resistance, bugs are mutating all the time.

2. Ted Cruz:

   His own words said on national television are a matter of public record, and by definition repeating someone's own words can not be defamation.

3. Nancy Pelosi:

   Unless you have a different definition of what a disaster is and the needs for assistance, you have no right to withhold those funds.

4. Ingersoll Rand spokeswoman Misty Zelent:

   The conclusion that the federal procurement definition of an inverted domestic corporation does not apply to Ingersoll Rand was determined following legal review, ingersoll Rand shared the analysis with the Federal Government and works with each procuring agency at the time any submission is made to ensure they are comfortable the company is in compliance with all applicable laws.

5. Anne Louise Germaine de Staël:

   The sense of this word among the Greeks affords the noblest definition of it; enthusiasm signifies God in us.