| definition | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. definition | a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol. |
| ~ explanation, account | a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc..; "the explanation was very simple"; "I expected a brief account" |
| ~ contextual definition | a definition in which the term is used by embedding it in a larger expression containing its explanation.; "a contextual definition of `legal duty' might be `X has a legal duty to do Y means that X is required to do Y by a contract relationship that would be upheld in a court of law'" |
| ~ dictionary definition | a definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol. |
| ~ explicit definition | a definition that gives an exact equivalent of the term defined. |
| ~ ostensive definition | a definition that points out or exhibits instances of the term defined. |
| ~ recursive definition | (mathematics) a definition of a function from which values of the function can be calculated in a finite number of steps. |
| ~ redefinition | the act of giving a new definition.; "words like `conservative' require periodic redefinition"; "she provided a redefinition of his duties" |
| ~ stipulative definition | a definition that is stipulated by someone and that is not a standard usage. |
| n. (attribute) | 2. definition | clarity of outline.; "exercise had given his muscles superior definition" |
| ~ distinctness, sharpness | the quality of being sharp and clear. |
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