mis-defined

MIS-de·fined

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mee dih-fahynd]
- /mi dɪˈfaɪnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mee dih-fahynd]
- /mi dɪˈfaɪnd/

Definitions of mis-defined word

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

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Origin of mis-defined

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 Mis-defined

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Mis-defined

mis-defined 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".