German word

Definition

Pronunciation

IPA/definiˈtsi̯oːn/

Meaning

  • feminine noundefinition

Example

Es gibt mehrere Definitionen für dieses Wort.

There are several definitions for this word.

Illustration for Definition (definition)

More examples

Die Definition von ‚Liebe‘ ist oft subjektiv.

The definition of 'love' is often subjective.

Core concept

A boundary line around the cases that a term covers, with everything outside it excluded.

Common phrases

  • die Definition von

    the definition of

  • in der Definition

    in the definition

Similar words

Erklärung: An account that clearly explains a reason or meaning.
Bedeutung: The sense or content expressed by a word or subject.
Beschreibung: A detailed account of something's qualities and appearance.

Definition in German

Definition ist eine präzise Beschreibung, die festlegt, wann ein Ausdruck auf etwas angewendet wird.

Word origin

Definition comes through Latin definitio from definire, 'to set limits', which relates to finis, 'boundary' or 'end'.

Usage tips

  • Definition is a feminine noun, and its plural is Definitionen, not Definitions.

Opposites

  • Unbestimmtheitindeterminacynoun
  • Unschärfevaguenessnoun

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