/defiˈniɾ/
#4719 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
to define
Word origin
From Latin definire ('to limit, determine'), from de- plus finire ('to end'), from finis ('boundary').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- definire
- English cognates
- define, definite
Grammar
Verb type-ir regular
Examples
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It is difficult to define happiness in words.
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The teacher asked us to define each term.
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We have not yet set the date of the meeting.
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How would you define your lifestyle?
carácter .
This colour defines the character of the room.
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