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/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/ · de-fin-i-tion

A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.

Meanings

nounformal

A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.

ایک بیان جو کسی لفظ یا فقرے کا مطلب وضاحت کرتا ہے۔

تعریف

tareef

Synonyms

explanationdescriptionmeaningوضاحتتفصیلمفہوم

Antonyms

ambiguityvaguenessmisinterpretationغیر وضاحتغیر واضحیغلط تفہیم

Common Collocations

  • clear definition
  • official definition
  • simple definition

Example Sentences

The definition of a word can change over time.

کسی لفظ کی تعریف وقت کے ساتھ تبدیل ہو سکتی ہے۔

Kisi lafz ki tareef waqt ke sath tabdeel ho sakti hai.

Can you give me the definition of this technical term?

کیا آپ مجھے اس تکنیکی اصطلاح کی تعریف دے سکتے ہیں؟

Kya aap mujhe is takneeki istilah ki tareef de sakte hain?

In the dictionary, you will find a clear definition of every word.

لغت میں، آپ کو ہر لفظ کی واضح تعریف ملے گی۔

Lughat mein, aap ko har lafz ki wazeh tareef mile gi.

Easily Confused With

definition vs. defiance:Definition refers to the meaning of a word, whereas defiance means resisting or challenging authority.

Word Family

define
verbتعین کرنا
definable
adjectiveتعریف کیا جا سکتا ہے
definitive
adjectiveحتمی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of defining something as drawing a clear boundary around it.

Imagine a dictionary with an open page highlighting the meanings of words.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "definitio" — a setting of boundaries

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved in the early 15th century from Latin to Middle English, referring to the act of defining something.