Transcription
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- [def-uh-nish-uh n]
- /ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən/
- /ˌdef.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [def-uh-nish-uh n]
- /ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən/
Definitions of definitions word
- noun definitions the formal statement of the meaning or significance of a word, phrase, idiom, etc., as found in dictionaries. An online dictionary resource, such as Dictionary.com, can give users direct, immediate access to the definitions of a term, allowing them to compare definitions from various dictionaries and stay up to date with an ever-expanding vocabulary. 4
- noun definitions the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear: We need a better definition of her responsibilities. 3
- noun definitions Optics. sharpness of the image formed by an optical system. 3
- noun definitions Radio and Television. the accuracy of sound or picture reproduction. 3
- noun definitions the condition of being definite, distinct, or clearly outlined: His biceps have great muscle definition. 1
- noun definitions Plural form of definition. 0
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Origin of definitions
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English diffinicioun < Old French diffinition < Latin dēfīnītiōn- (stem of dēfīnītiō), equivalent to dēfīnīt(us) (see definite) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Definitions
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definitions popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% 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".
definitions usage trend in Literature
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noun definitions
- meanings — what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import: the three meanings of a word.
- descriptions — a statement, picture in words, or account that describes; descriptive representation.
- classifications — Plural form of classification.
- characterizations — portrayal; description: the actor's characterization of a politician.
- answers — a spoken or written reply or response to a question, request, letter, etc.: He sent an answer to my letter promptly.
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noun definitions
- ambiguities — Uncertainty or inexactness of meaning in language.
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