definition
def‧i‧ni‧tion S2 W2 AC /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən, ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/
noun
a dictionary definition
definition of
There are many definitions of the word ‘feminism’.
definition of something as something
the definition of God as infinite
2. by definition if something has a particular quality by definition, it must have that quality because all things of that type have it:
People say that students are by definition idealistic and impatient.
3. [uncountable] the clear edges, shapes, or sound that something has:
technologies such as high definition television
good muscle definition
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + definition
▪clear/precise The head teacher gave us a precise definition of the school’s aims.
▪broad (=including a lot of general ideas) This is a very broad definition of what poetry is.
▪narrow (=including only a few ideas) Some psychiatrists still use a very narrow definition of mental illness.
▪the dictionary definition Some doctors don’t accept the dictionary definition of euthanasia, and want to create different categories of assisted death.
▪the legal definition of something What is the legal definition of manslaughter?
■ verbs
▪give a definition Can you give me a definition of 'psychology'?
▪extend/broaden/widen a definition (=make it include more ideas) The new law has broadened the definition of terrorism.
def‧i‧ni‧tion S2 W2 AC /ˌdefəˈnɪʃən, ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/
noun Word Family: verb: define; noun: definition; adverb: definitely ≠ indefinitely; adjective: definite ≠ indefinite
1. [countable] a phrase or sentence that says exactly what a word, phrase, or idea means ⇨ define: definition of
definition of something as something
2. by definition if something has a particular quality by definition, it must have that quality because all things of that type have it:
3. [uncountable] the clear edges, shapes, or sound that something has:
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