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Added 9 October 2026

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/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/ noun

In Latin: dēfīnītiō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about definition at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol.
Clarity of outline.
exercise had given his muscles superior definition

Origin

From Middle English diffinicioun, from Middle French definition, from Latin dēfīnītiō, from dēfīniō. Equivalent to define + -ition.

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