The meaning of DEFINITION is a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol. How to use definition in a sentence.
DEFINITION definition: the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear. See examples of definition used in a sentence.
DEFINITION definition: 1. a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase: 2. a description of the features and…. Learn more.
A nominal definition is the definition explaining what a word means (i.e., which says what the "nominal essence" is), and is definition in the classical sense as given above.
Word of the day Schadenfreude delight in another's misfortune SEE FULL DEFINITION SEE PREVIOUS WORDS
Noun definition (countable and uncountable, plural definitions) (semantics, lexicography) A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition. Your definition of "elephant" needs to be more precise than "a big animal with large ears".
Definition of definition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
He was the very definition of a gentleman. [=he was a perfect gentleman] A week of fishing is my definition of a vacation.