Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fahyn]
- /dɪˈfaɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-fahyn]
- /dɪˈfaɪn/
Definitions of definement word
- noun definement the act of defining 3
- verb with object definement to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.): They disagreed on how to define “liberal.”. 1
- verb with object definement to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe: to define judicial functions. 1
- verb with object definement to fix or lay down clearly and definitely; specify distinctly: to define one's responsibilities. Synonyms: state, name, describe, detail, enumerate. 1
- verb with object definement to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of: to define property with stakes. 1
- verb with object definement to make clear the outline or form of: The roof was boldly defined against the sky. 1
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Origin of definement
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English def(f)inen < Anglo-French, Old French definer to put an end to < Latin dēfīnīre to limit, define, equivalent to dē- de- + fīnīre; see finish
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Parts of speech for Definement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
definement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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