noun
definition
dehf-ih-NIHSH-uhn
noun
1
A statement explaining what a word or term means.
"The dictionary gives three definitions for the word "run.""
2
Sharpness or clarity of an image, sound, or outline.
"The new TV offers stunning picture definition."
"The photo lost definition when it was enlarged."
How to Use Definition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the explanation of a word's meaning, or how sharp and clear something looks or sounds.
Common pairings
dictionary definition
high definition
lack definition
Word Forms
definitions plural
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Etymology
From Latin dēfīnītiō, from dēfīniō — the same root as "define."