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/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.
"The definition of 'happiness' varies from person to person." - 2
The act of defining or making something definite.
"The definition of the term was crucial for the understanding of the concept."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'definitio', stemming from 'definire' meaning 'to bound' or 'to limit' (from 'de-' meaning 'down, completely' + 'finis' meaning 'boundary, limit'). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially relating to logic and the setting of boundaries before evolving to mean the exact meaning of a word.
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définition
Transliteration: defini-syon
"La définition de ce mot est essentielle."
Definition
Transliteration: defini-tsion
"Die Definition des Begriffs ist wichtig."
definizione
Transliteration: defini-tsyo-ne
"La definizione di questo termine è chiara."
definición
Transliteration: defini-syon
"La definición de esta palabra es importante."
definição
Transliteration: defini-sao
"A definição deste termo é clara."
परिभाषा
Transliteration: paribhasha
"इस शब्द की परिभाषा महत्वपूर्ण है।"
定义
Transliteration: dìngyì
"这个词的定义很重要。"
정의
Transliteration: jeong-ui
"이 단어의 정의는 중요하다."
定義
Transliteration: teigi
"この言葉の定義は重要です。"
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