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defining

adj
1
Central to identifying or distinguishing something; characteristic.
"Courage under pressure was the defining trait of her leadership."

How to Use Defining

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In 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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