Definition of definition

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Definition (n.) The act of defining; determination of the limits; as, a telescope accurate in definition..

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Distinguish :: Distinguish (v. t.) To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low..
Equivalence :: Equivalence (n.) The condition of being equivalent or equal; equality of worth, value, signification, or force; as, an equivalence of definitions..
Adequate :: Adequate (a.) Equal to some requirement; proportionate, or correspondent; fully sufficient; as, powers adequate to a great work; an adequate definition..
Differentiation :: Differentiation (n.) The act of distinguishing or describing a thing, by giving its different, or specific difference; exact definition or determination..
Pinkroot :: Pinkroot (n.) The root of Spigelia Marilandica, used as a powerful vermifuge; also, that of S. Anthelmia. See definition 2 (below)..
Locust :: Locust (n.) The locust tree. See Locust Tree (definition, note, and phrases)..
Explanation :: Explanation (n.) The meaning attributed to anything by one who explains it; definition; interpretation; sense.
Definition :: Definition (n.) Distinctness or clearness, as of an image formed by an optical instrument; precision in detail..
Vase :: Vase (n.) A vessel similar to that described in the first definition above, or the representation of one in a solid block of stone, or the like, used for an ornament, as on a terrace or in a garden. See Illust. of Niche..
Definition :: Definition (n.) Description; sort.
Definement :: Definement (n.) The act of defining; definition; description.
Lexicon :: Lexicon (n.) A vocabulary, or book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language or of a considerable number of them, with the definition of each; a dictionary; especially, a dictionary of the Greek, Hebrew, or Latin language..
Definition :: Definition (n.) The act of defining; determination of the limits; as, a telescope accurate in definition..
Nominal :: Nominal (a.) Of or pertaining to a name or names; having to do with the literal meaning of a word; verbal; as, a nominal definition..
Undefine :: Undefine (v. t.) To make indefinite; to obliterate or confuse the definition or limitations of.
Definable :: Definable (a.) Capable of being defined, limited, or explained; determinable; describable by definition; ascertainable; as, definable limits; definable distinctions or regulations; definable words..
Lexigraphy :: Lexigraphy (n.) The art or practice of defining words; definition of words.
Rigorous :: Rigorous (a.) Manifesting, exercising, or favoring rigor; allowing no abatement or mitigation; scrupulously accurate; exact; strict; severe; relentless; as, a rigorous officer of justice; a rigorous execution of law; a rigorous definition or demonstration..
A Priori :: A priori () Characterizing that kind of reasoning which deduces consequences from definitions formed, or principles assumed, or which infers effects from causes previously known; deductive or deductively. The reverse of a posteriori..
Maieutical :: Maieutical (a.) Fig. : Aiding, or tending to, the definition and interpretation of thoughts or language..
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