definer

de·fine

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-fahyn]
- /dɪˈfaɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-fahyn]
- /dɪˈfaɪn/

Definitions of definer word

verb with object definer to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.): They disagreed on how to define “liberal.”. 1
verb with object definer to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe: to define judicial functions. 1
verb with object definer 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 definer to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of: to define property with stakes. 1
verb with object definer to make clear the outline or form of: The roof was boldly defined against the sky. 1
verb without object definer to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; construct a definition. 1

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Origin of definer

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 Definer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Definer

definer 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.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

definer usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for definer

noun definer

linguist — a specialist in linguistics.
wordsmith — an expert in the use of words.
philologist — the study of literary texts and of written records, the establishment of their authenticity and their original form, and the determination of their meaning.
phonologist — a specialist in phonology.
lexicologist — the study of the formation, meaning, and use of words and of idiomatic combinations of words.

All 15 Synonyms of definer