definition

n. explanation, meaning, interpretation (as of a word or term)

A definition is a statement of the meaning of a term, word or phrase. The term to be defined is known as the definiendum (Latin: that which is to be defined). The words which define it are known as the definiens (Latin: that which is doing the defining).
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Noun
1. a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
(hypernym) explanation, account
(hyponym) contextual definition
(derivation) define
2. clarity of outline; "exercise had give his muscles superior definition"
(hypernym) distinctness, sharpness
(derivation) define, delineate

n. definition, explanation, denotation, interpretation, meaning

n. definition