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defining

UK
/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/

Translations

definingnoun
UK
/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
Precise defining of technical terms prevents misunderstandings.
La définition précise des termes techniques évite les malentendus.
Synonyms
definition
delineation
characterization
description
specification
identification
demarcation
clarification
explanation
interpretation
classification
statement
portrayal
determination
designation
definition process
definingadjective
more defining
Comp.
most defining
Super.
UK
/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
US
/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
The defining characteristic of the novel is its complex narrative structure.
La caractéristique définitoire du roman est sa structure narrative complexe.
Winning the tournament was a defining moment in her career.
Gagner le tournoi a été un moment déterminant dans sa carrière.
Additional translations
délimitant
Synonyms
determining
decisive
crucial
pivotal
characteristic
distinctive
defineverb

defining

Gerund

defined
Past Simple
defined
Past Participle
defining
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈfaɪn/
US
/dɪˈfaɪn/
définirPrésenter le sens ou la nature de quelque chose.
The teacher asked the students to define the term 'ecosystem' in their own words.
Le professeur a demandé aux élèves de définir le terme « écosystème » avec leurs propres mots.
délimiterÉtablir une frontière ou des limites précises.
The fence helps to define the property line between the two houses.
La clôture aide à délimiter la limite de propriété entre les deux maisons.
définirRendre quelque chose clair, net ou distinct.
The artist used bold lines to define the shapes in the painting.
L'artiste a utilisé des lignes épaisses pour définir les formes dans la peinture.
caractériserServir de trait essentiel ou distinctif de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose.
Her compassion is what truly defines her as a leader.
Sa compassion est ce qui la caractérise vraiment comme une dirigeante.
Synonyms
explain
describe
clarify
interpret
specify
determine
outline
characterize

Definitions

definingnoun
The act or process of stating or describing the exact meaning of a word, concept, or phenomenon.
Precise defining of technical terms prevents misunderstandings.
definingadjective
Serving to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of something.
The defining characteristic of the novel is its complex narrative structure.
Providing a clear and unmistakable boundary or limit.
The defining line between the two properties was marked by a tall fence.
Critically important or decisive in establishing the character, identity, or outcome of something.
Winning the tournament was a defining moment in her career.
defineverb
To state or describe the nature, scope, or meaning of something.
The teacher asked the students to define the term 'ecosystem' in their own words.
To mark out the boundary or limits of something.
The fence helps to define the property line between the two houses.
To make something clear or distinct.
The artist used bold lines to define the shapes in the painting.
To be the essential quality or characteristic of someone or something; to characterize or distinguish.
Her compassion is what truly defines her as a leader.
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