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definitiona statement of the exact meaning of a word, phrase, or concept

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a statement of the exact meaning of a word, phrase, or concept

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 단어, 구, 개념의 정확한 의미를 설명하는 문장

Korean pronunciation: 데-퍼-니-션 (강세: 니)

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's definition of 'a little salt' could season an entire ocean.
  • Students often struggle with the scientific definition of terms in biology.
  • According to his definition, 'cleaning the room' means hiding everything under the bed.

definition

NOUN

//ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən//

a statement of the exact meaning of a word, phrase, or concept

definition concept
💡 Concept

Explaining the exact meaning clearly

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definition rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His position shows his mission: perfect definition!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixde--
Rootfin
Suffix--ition

Origin

라틴어 'definire(한계를 정하다)'에서 유래했습니다. 고대 로마인들이 토지의 경계를 명확히 구분할 때 사용했던 단어가 현재의 '정의'라는 의미로 발전했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

positionmissionconditiontradition
position
mission
condition
tradition

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's definition of 'a little salt' could season an entire ocean.

Students often struggle with the scientific definition of terms in biology.

😄 Fun example

According to his definition, 'cleaning the room' means hiding everything under the bed.

The new TV has incredible picture definition and vibrant colors.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

meaningexplanationdescriptioninterpretationclarification

Antonyms

ambiguityconfusionvagueness

Related

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