definition

/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

noundef · i · ni · tion

Think: **DE**scribe + **FIN**ish + **ISH** + **-ion** → a definition is a description that “finishes” what a word means.

Yes, it's definition. Watch the middle: it’s **-fini-** (like **finish**), and the ending is **-tion** (sounds like “shun”).

Definitions

  1. nounA clear explanation of what a word, phrase, or idea means.
  2. nounThe act of making something clear or distinct; clarity or sharpness (as in an image).

Examples

  • “Can you read the definition of that word out loud?”
  • “The teacher asked us to write our own definition of “habitat.””
  • “The photo has great definition, so you can see every detail.”

Synonyms

meaningexplanationdescriptioninterpretationclarification

Antonyms

confusionambiguity

Translations

ES definiciónPT definiçãoFR définition

Common misspellings

defenitiondefinationdefinitondefinittiondefinitiandefinision

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