definition
beginnerA1/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/ · de-fin-i-tion
A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.
Meanings
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
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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.
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💡 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.