DEFINING — Definition of DEFINING
verb
1
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
the defining power of an optical instrument
2
To settle, decide (an argument etc.)
3
To express the essential nature of something.
I define myself as a techno-anarchist.
4
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
The textbook defined speed as velocity divided by time.
adjective
1
Serving to define or distinguish.
The ability to reproduce is a defining characteristic of living organisms.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/define
Try with different letters
Use our interactive tools to unscramble any word, find anagrams, check Scrabble validity and more.