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Meaning of
definition
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Pronunciation
/ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃ(ə)n/
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Noun
definition
Etymology
late Middle English: from Latin definitio(n-), from the verb definire‘set bounds to’ (see define)
Definitions
1.
a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
2.
clarity of outline
Examples
« exercise had give his muscles superior definition »