defining

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of making something clear or precise, especially by giving a detailed explanation or definition.

  - "The teacher defining complex terms for her students."
  - "Can you define your position in the company?"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with defining
definer , tenner , denier , quencher , menager , penner , denier , senner , vener , pennear , gleaner , meaner , leasen , seamer , demeanor , leaner , cleaner , gleaner , sparer , tamer , sharer , rarer , parer , lamer , sare , fainter , tanner , shamer , lamer , ramer , mamer , samer , lamer , gainer , tamer , pamer , lamer , marer , gainer , tamer , shamer , lamer , tamer , sharer , tamer , sharer , tamer , sharer , sharer

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Define (English) : To state the meaning of a word or the nature of something.
   

2. Define (Proper noun) : A town in Michigan, USA.
   

3. Define (Verb) : To set the boundaries or limits of something.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. define (English) : To state the meaning of a word or the nature of something, especially for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
   

2. Define (Proper noun) : A town in Michigan, USA.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of defining that leads to same result
define , defined , definement , definements , definer , definers , defines , defining , defining moment , pre-define , pre-defined , pre-defines , pre-defining , predefine , predefined , predefines , predefining

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Forms

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define, defined, defining, defines

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Etymology

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From Old French 'definer' meaning 'to limit' or 'to determine'.

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Trivia

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1. Defining is an essential skill in both academic and professional settings.

2. The longest word that can be defined using only the letters in the word 'defining' is 'unsuccessfully'.

3. Defining is a verb that comes from the Old French word 'definer', which means 'to limit' or 'to determine'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Clarification: The process of making something clearer or more precise.

2. Explanation: A statement or account that makes something clear or easy to understand.

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Culture

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Defining has been used extensively in literature and philosophy to clarify concepts and ideas. For instance, Plato's 'Meno' explores the concept of defining knowledge and the Socratic method.

How to Memorize "defining"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a teacher writing the definition of a word on the board, explaining each part to the students.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'defining' with the image of a magnifying glass, focusing on details to clarify.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'define, define, define' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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