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How to Pronounce definition?

Correct pronunciation for the word "definition" is [dˌɛfɪnˈɪʃən], [dˌɛfɪnˈɪʃən], [d_ˌɛ_f_ɪ_n_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n].

Definition of definition

  1. The act of defining; a brief description of a thing by its properties; the explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase; the making clear in outline; the explication of the essence of a thing by its kind and difference, technically called its genus and differentia.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

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What is the adjective for definition?

The adjective form of the word "definition" is "definitional".

Usage over time for definition:

This graph shows how "definition" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

What is the plural form of definition?

The plural of the "definition" can be the "definitions".

What is the singular form of definition?

The singular of the "definition" can be the "definition".

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