Synonyms for définition
ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ əndéfini·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 définition in a sentence?

1. Xu Ke:

   When the law hasn't set a definition for personal information, then a lot of disputes are very hard to resolve because there's no way to sue.

2. Antonin Scalia:

   The problem is that everything that is collectively bargained with the government is within the political sphere, almost by definition.

3. Gary Oldman:

   The world lost an artist of transcendent talent, he was the very definition, the living embodiment of that singular word: icon.

4. P. J. Plauger:

   My definition of an expert in any field is a person who knows enough about what's really going to be scared.

5. Sam Roggeveen:

   China has long maintained its military is for the defense of its borders but that definition has broadened over the years, the West will be very interested to see what the funds are used for, particularly if it used on assets that can project force over great distances.