adj
defining
adj
1
Central to identifying or distinguishing something; characteristic.
"Courage under pressure was the defining trait of her leadership."
How to Use Defining
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes the single feature or moment that most makes something what it is.
Common pairings
defining moment
defining feature
defining characteristic
Word Forms
more defining comparative, most defining superlative
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Courage under pressure was the _____ trait of her leadership.