definitions

noun

(semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation

The action or process of defining.

The act of defining; determination of the limits.

The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.

(usually with the definite article the) A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.

A product of defining.

Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.

(bodybuilding) The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.

Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.

(mathematics) A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.

(programming) A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).

Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.

(crosswording) The part of a cryptic clue which defines but does not indicate the solution.

Roots

finisfin- · Latin · end, boundary

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Where does definitions come from?

The word definitions breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root fin-, from Latin finis (“end, boundary”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.