German Conversation · Level 22
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German word
definiert
Pronunciation
IPA/defiˈniːɐ̯t/
Meaning
- adjectivedefined
Example
Ein definiertes Ziel hilft beim Lernen.
A defined goal helps with learning.
More examples
Die Aufgaben sind klar definiert.
The tasks are clearly defined.
Core concept
A labeled box has fixed edges, so its contents and limits are no longer open to interpretation.
Common phrases
präzise definiert
precisely defined
klar definiert
clearly defined
Similar words
eindeutig: Allowing only one meaning or interpretation.
klar: Easy to understand because it is plainly expressed or presented.
konkret: Specific and supported by actual examples, details, or figures.
genau: Accurate and matching the details precisely.
Definition in German
Klar festgelegt und genau beschrieben, so dass Inhalt und Grenzen erkennbar sind.
Word origin
Definiert is the past participle of German definieren, which comes from Latin definire, meaning 'to set limits', from de- and finis, 'boundary'.
Usage tips
- As an attributive adjective, definiert takes an ending that matches the noun phrase, as in ein definiertes Ziel, ein definierter Begriff, and mit einem definierten Ziel.
Other meanings
- stipulatedadjective
Opposites
- undefiniertundefinedadjective
- vagevagueadjective
Related words
- definierendefineverb
- Definitiondefinitionnoun
- definierbardefinableadjective