Definition



GRE TOEFL 考研

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. ( 轮廓等) 清晰, 定义
• ［英］ ( 轮廓等) 清晰, 定义 ( a putting or being in clear, sharp outline)
• ［记］ de+fin ( 界限, 结束) +ition -> 确定轮廓 -> 清晰, 定义;
• ［同］ 参考: affinity ( 吸引力)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English diffinicioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin definition-, definitio, from definire
• Date: 14th century
• 1. an act of determining; specifically the formal proclamation of a Roman Catholic dogma
• 2.
  • a. a statement expressing the essential nature of something
  • b. a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol <dictionary definitions>
  • c. a product of defining
• 3. the action or process of defining
• 4.
  • a. the action or the power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear <the definition of a telescope><her comic genius is beyond definition>
  • b.
    • (1) clarity of visual presentation ; distinctness of outline or detail <improve the definition of an image>
    • (2) clarity especially of musical sound in reproduction
  • c. sharp demarcation of outlines or limits <a jacket with distinct waist definition>
• ? definitional adjective

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