A statement of the meaning of a term. The term to be defined is the definiendum. The term may have different senses and multiple meanings. For each meaning, definiens is a cluster of words that defines that term.
A definition will vary in aspects like precision or popularity. There are also different types of definitions with different purposes and focuses (e.g. intensional, extensional, descriptive, stipulative, and so on).
A chief difficulty in the management of definitions is the necessity of using other terms that are already understood or whose definitions are easily obtainable or demonstrable (e.g. a need, sometimes, for ostensive definitions).
A dictionary definition typically contains additional details about a word, such as an etymology and the language or languages of its origin, or obsolete meanings.
A definition will vary in aspects like precision or popularity. There are also different types of definitions with different purposes and focuses (e.g. intensional, extensional, descriptive, stipulative, and so on).
A chief difficulty in the management of definitions is the necessity of using other terms that are already understood or whose definitions are easily obtainable or demonstrable (e.g. a need, sometimes, for ostensive definitions).
A dictionary definition typically contains additional details about a word, such as an etymology and the language or languages of its origin, or obsolete meanings.
by iloveyooh! October 22, 2014
In reality: The meaning of a word
On Urban Dictionary: Something sex- porn- or reproductive system-related
On Urban Dictionary: Something sex- porn- or reproductive system-related
Definition in reality:
Hello: A greeting
Definition on Urban Dictionary:
Hello:
Said when watching porno
Hello: A greeting
Definition on Urban Dictionary:
Hello:
Said when watching porno
by Lucio Soph August 20, 2010
The correct way to spell the oft misused DEFINATELY.
Note that "finite" appear in the word, stresing the "limits" that the definition below implies.
having distinct or certain limits
free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity <demanded a definite answer> b : UNQUESTIONABLE, DECIDED <the quarterback was a definite hero today>
def·i·nite·ly adverb
Note that "finite" appear in the word, stresing the "limits" that the definition below implies.
having distinct or certain limits
free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity <demanded a definite answer> b : UNQUESTIONABLE, DECIDED <the quarterback was a definite hero today>
def·i·nite·ly adverb
by starx March 9, 2005
by Bulletproof Marshmallow October 27, 2003
by Metal Frosty October 5, 2008
The epitome of being ill or cool. It can also mean a perfect harmony of refinement and abstraction. De Stijl at it's best.
Look at the way Arthur is dressed. He's "The Definition."
Did you see that move Arthur did against that other B-Boy? That was "The Definition."
Man...Arthur's set last night was what hip-hop is all about...it was "The Definition."
Did you see that move Arthur did against that other B-Boy? That was "The Definition."
Man...Arthur's set last night was what hip-hop is all about...it was "The Definition."
by eronibus August 27, 2010
by Eyeballflyball July 14, 2003