English-Thai Dictionary
definite
ADJ แน่นอน แน่ชัด แจ่มแจ้ง ชัดเจน clear obviou accurate indefinite inexact vaque nae-non
definitely
ADV อย่างแน่นอน อย่างชัดเจน อย่าง แจ่มแจ้ง yang-nuna-non
definiteness
N ความ ชัดเจน kwam-chad-jen
definition
N ความคม ชัด ของ ภาพ sharpness confusion mixing kwam-kom-chad-kong-phab
definition
N คำนิยาม คำจำกัดความ บทนิยาม คำอธิบาย ความหมาย การอธิบาย ความหมาย meaning explanation absurdity nonsense kam-ni-yam
definitional
A ที่ กำหนด ชัดเจน ti-kam-nod-chad-jen
definitive
ADJ ที่ สรุป ขั้นสุดท้าย ที่ ตัดสินใจ ขั้น เด็ดขาด ที่ ไม่เปลี่ยนแปลง conclusive completive ti-sa-rub-kan-sud-tai
definitively
ADV อย่าง ท้ายที่สุด อย่างแน่นอน อย่าง ไม่เปลี่ยนแปลง conclusively yang-tai-ti-sud
definitiveness
N การ สรุป ขั้นสุดท้าย การตัดสินใจ ขั้น เด็ดขาด การ ไม่ยอม เปลี่ยนแปลง finality an-sa-rub-kan-sud-tai
definitude
N ความแน่นอน ชัดเจน kwam-nae-norn-chad-jen
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
DEFINING
ppr. Determining the limits; ascertaining the extent; explaining the meaning; describing the properties.
DEFINITE
a. 1. Having certain limits; bounded with precision; determinate; as a definite extent of land; definite dimensions; definite measure.
2. Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; as a definite word, term or expression.
3. Fixed; determinate; exact; precise; as a definite time or period.
4. Defining; limiting; determining the extent; as a definite word.
DEFINITE
n.Thing defined.
DEFINITENESS
n.Certainty of extent; certainty of signification; determinateness.
DEFINITION
n. 1. A brief description of a thing by its properties; as a definition of wit or of a circle.
2. In logic, the explication of the essence of a thing by its kind and difference.
3. In lexicography, an explanation of the signification of a word or term, or of what a word is understood to express.
DEFINITIVE
a. 1. Limiting the extent; determinate; positive; express; as a definitive term.
2. Limiting; ending; determining; final; opposed to conditional, provisional, or interlocutory; as a definitive sentence or decree.
DEFINITIVE
n.In grammar, an adjective used to define or limit the extent of the signification of an appelative or common noun. Such are the Latin hic, ille, ipse; the, this and that, in English; le, la, les, in French; il, la, lo in Italian. Thus tree is an appellative or common noun; the tree, this tree, that tree, designate a particular tree, determinate or known. Homo signifies man; hic homo, ille homo, a particular man, etc. But in some languages, the definitives have lost their original use, in a great degree; as in the Greek and French. Thus La force de la vertu, must be rendered in English, the force of virtue, not the force of the virtue. The first la is a definitive; the last has no definitive effect.
DEFINITIVELY
adv. 1. Determinately; positively; expressly.
2. Finally; conclusively; unconditionally; as, the points between the parties are definitively settled.
DEFINITIVENESS
n.Determinateness; decisiveness; conclusiveness.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
DEFINITE
Def "i *nite, a. Etym: [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. défini. See Define. ]
1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval. Elements combine in definite proportions. Whewell.
2. Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression.
3. Determined; resolved. [Obs. ] Shak.
4. Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article. Definite article (Gram. ), the article the, which is used to designate a particular person or thing, or a particular class of persons or things; -- also called a definitive. See Definitive, n. -- Definite inflorescence. (Bot. ) See Determinate inflorescence, under Determinate. -- Law of definite proportions (Chem. ), the essential law of chemical combination that every definite compound always contains the same elements in the same proportions by weight; and, if two or more elements form more than one compound with each other, the relative proportions of each are fixed. Compare Law of multiple proportions, under Multiple.
DEFINITE
DEFINITE Def "i *nite, n.
Defn: A thing defined or determined. [Obs. ]
DEFINITELY
DEFINITELY Def "i *nite *ly, adv.
Defn: In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately.
DEFINITENESS
DEFINITENESS Def "i *nite *ness, n.
Defn: The state of being definite; determinateness; precision; certainty.
DEFINITION
Def `i *ni "tion, n. Etym: [L. definitio: cf. F. définition.]
1. The act of defining; determination of the limits; as, the telescope accurate in definition.
2. Act of ascertaining and explaining the signification; a description of a thing by its properties; an explanation of the meaning of a word or term; as, the definition of "circle; " the definition of "wit; " an exact definition; a loose definition. Definition being nothing but making another understand by words what the term defined stands for. Locke.
3. Description; sort. [R.] "A new creature of another definition. " Jer. Taylor.
4. (Logic )
Defn: An exact enunciation of the constituents which make up the logical essence.
5. (Opt. )
Defn: Distinctness or clearness, as of an image formed by an optical instrument; precision in detail.
Syn. -- Definition, Explanation, Description. A definition is designed to settle a thing in its compass and extent; an explanation is intended to remove some obscurity or misunderstanding, and is therefore more extended and minute; a description enters into striking particulars with a view to interest or impress by graphic effect. It is not therefore true, though often said, that description is only an extended definition. "Logicians distinguish definitions into essential and accidental. An essential definition states what are regarded as the constituent parts of the essence of that which is to be defined; and an accidental definition lays down what are regarded as circumstances belonging to it, viz. , properties or accidents, such as causes, effects, etc. " Whately.
DEFINITIONAL
DEFINITIONAL Def `i *ni "tion *al, a.
Defn: Relating to definition; of the nature of a definition; employed in defining.
DEFINITIVE
De *fin "i *tive, a. Etym: [L. definitivus: cf. F. définitif. ]
1. Determinate; positive; final; conclusive; unconditional; express. A strict and definitive truth. Sir T. Browne. Some definitive. .. scheme of reconciliation. Prescott.
2. Limiting; determining; as, a definitive word.
3. Determined; resolved. [Obs. ] Shak.
DEFINITIVE
DEFINITIVE De *fin "i *tive, n. (Gram. )
Defn: A word used to define or limit the extent of the signification of a common noun, such as the definite article, and some pronouns.
Note: Definitives... are commonly called by grammarians articles.... They are of two kinds, either those properly and strictly so called, or else pronominal articles, such as this, that, any, other, some, all, no, none, etc. Harris (Hermes ).
DEFINITIVELY
DEFINITIVELY De *fin "i *tive *ly, adv.
Defn: In a definitive manner.
DEFINITIVENESS
DEFINITIVENESS De *fin "i *tive *ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being definitive.
DEFINITUDE
DEFINITUDE De *fin "i *tude, n.
Defn: Definiteness. [R.] Definitude. .. is a knowledge of minute differences. Sir W. Hamilton.
New American Oxford Dictionary
definiendum
de fin i en dum |diˌfinēˈendəm dɪˌfɪniˈɛndəm | ▶noun ( pl. definienda |-də | ) a word, phrase, or symbol that is the subject of a definition, esp. in a dictionary entry, or that is introduced into a logical system by being defined. Contrasted with definiens. ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from Latin, ‘that which is to be defined, ’ from the verb definire (see define ).
definiens
de fin i ens |diˈfinēənz dɪˈfɪniənz | ▶noun ( pl. definientia |diˌfinēˈenSH (ē )ə | ) a word, phrase, or symbolic expression used to define something, esp. in a dictionary entry, or introducing a word or symbol into a logical system by providing a statement of its meaning. Contrasted with definiendum. ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from medieval Latin, ‘defining, ’ present participle of definire (see define ).
defining moment
de fin ing mo ment ▶noun an event that typifies or determines all subsequent related occurrences.
definite
def i nite |ˈdefənit ˈdɛf (ə )nət | ▶adjective clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful: we had no definite plans. • clearly true or real; unambiguous: no definite proof has emerged. • [ predic. ] (of a person ) certain or sure about something: you're very definite about that! • clear or undeniable (used for emphasis ): video is a definite asset in the classroom. • having exact and discernible physical limits or form. DERIVATIVES def i nite ness noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin definitus ‘defined, set within limits, ’ past participle of definire (see define ). usage: For an explanation of the difference between definite and definitive, see usage at definitive .
definite article
def i nite ar ti cle |ˈdɛf (ə )nət ˈɑrdəkəl | ▶noun Grammar a determiner ( the in English ) that introduces a noun phrase and implies that the thing mentioned has already been mentioned, or is common knowledge, or is about to be defined (as in the book on the table; the art of government; the famous poet and short story writer ). Compare with indefinite article.
definite description
def i nite de scrip tion ▶noun chiefly Philosophy a noun phrase introduced by the definite article or its equivalent, and purporting to denote a particular entity or phenomenon.
definite integral
def i nite in te gral ▶noun Mathematics an integral expressed as the difference between the values of the integral at specified upper and lower limits of the independent variable.
definitely
def i nite ly |ˈdefənitlē ˈdɛf (ə )nətli | ▶adverb without doubt (used for emphasis ): I will definitely be at the airport to meet you. • in a definite manner; clearly: we couldn't plan to go elsewhere until we had heard from you more definitely.
definition
def i ni tion |ˌdefəˈniSHən ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən | ▶noun 1 a statement of the exact meaning of a word, esp. in a dictionary. • an exact statement or description of the nature, scope, or meaning of something: our definition of what constitutes poetry. • the action or process of defining something. 2 the degree of distinctness in outline of an object, image, or sound, esp. of an image in a photograph or on a screen. • the capacity of an instrument or device for making images distinct in outline: [ in combination ] : high-definition television. PHRASES by definition by its very nature; intrinsically: underachievement, by definition, is not due to lack of talent. DERIVATIVES def i ni tion al |-SHənl |adjective, def i ni tion al ly |-SHənl -ē |adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin definitio (n- ), from the verb definire ‘set bounds to ’ (see define ).
definitive
de fin i tive |diˈfinitiv dəˈfɪnədɪv | ▶adjective 1 (of a conclusion or agreement ) done or reached decisively and with authority: a definitive diagnosis. • (of a book or other text ) the most authoritative of its kind: the definitive biography of Harry Truman. 2 (of a postage stamp ) for general use and typically of standard design, not special or commemorative. ▶noun a definitive postage stamp. DERIVATIVES de fin i tive ly adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French definitif, -ive, from Latin definitivus, from definit- ‘set within limits, ’ from the verb definire (see define ). usage: Definitive in the sense ‘decisive, unconditional, final ’ is sometimes confused with definite. Definite means ‘clearly defined, precise, having fixed limits,’ but definitive goes further, meaning ‘most complete, satisfying all criteria, most authoritative ’: although some critics found a few definite weak spots in the author's interpretations, his book was nonetheless widely regarded as the definitive history of the war. A definite decision is simply one that has been made clearly and is without doubt, whereas a definitive decision is one that is not only conclusive but also carries the stamp of authority or is a benchmark for the future, as in a Supreme Court ruling. It is a common error to use definitive as though it were a more elegant way of saying definite .
definitive host
de fin i tive host ▶noun Biology an organism that supports the adult or sexually reproductive form of a parasite. Compare with intermediate host.
Oxford Dictionary
definiendum
definiendum |dɪˌfɪnɪˈɛndəm | ▶noun ( pl. definienda ) a word, phrase, or symbol which is the subject of a definition, especially in a dictionary entry, or which is introduced into a logical system by being defined. Contrasted with definiens. ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from Latin, ‘that which is to be defined ’, from the verb definire (see define ).
definiens
definiens |dɪˈfɪnɪɛnz | ▶noun ( pl. definientia ) a word, phrase, or symbolic expression used to define something, especially in a dictionary entry, or introducing a word or symbol into a logical system by providing a statement of its meaning. Contrasted with definiendum. ORIGIN late 19th cent.: from medieval Latin, ‘defining ’, present participle of definire (see define ).
defining moment
de |fin ¦ing mo ¦ment ▶noun an event which typifies or determines all subsequent related occurrences.
definite
def |in ¦ite |ˈdɛfɪnɪt | ▶adjective clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful: we had no definite plans. • clearly true or real; unambiguous: no definite proof has emerged. • [ predic. ] (of a person ) certain or sure about something: you're very definite about that! • clear or undeniable (used for emphasis ): under the circumstances, air conditioning is a definite asset. • having exact and discernible physical limits or form. DERIVATIVES definiteness noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin definitus ‘defined, set within limits ’, past participle of definire (see define ). usage: For an explanation of the difference between definite and definitive, see usage at definitive .
definite article
def |in ¦ite art |icle ▶noun Grammar a determiner ( the in English ) that introduces a noun phrase and implies that the thing mentioned has already been mentioned, or is common knowledge, or is about to be defined (as in the book on the table; the art of government; the famous public school in Berkshire ). Compare with indefinite article.
definite description
def |in ¦ite de |scrip |tion ▶noun chiefly Philosophy a noun phrase introduced by the definite article or its equivalent, and denoting a particular entity or phenomenon.
definite integral
def |in ¦ite in ¦te |gral ▶noun Mathematics an integral expressed as the difference between the values of the integral at specified upper and lower limits of the independent variable.
definitely
def |in ¦ite ¦ly |ˈdɛfɪnɪtli | ▶adverb without doubt (used for emphasis ): I shall definitely be at the airport to meet you. • in a definite manner; clearly: we couldn't plan to go elsewhere until we had heard from you more definitely.
definition
def ¦in |ition |dɛfɪˈnɪʃ (ə )n | ▶noun 1 a statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary. • an exact statement or description of the nature, scope, or meaning of something: our definition of what constitutes poetry. • [ mass noun ] the action or process of defining something. 2 [ mass noun ] the degree of distinctness in outline of an object, image, or sound. • the capacity of a device to make images distinct in outline: [ in combination ] : high-definition television. PHRASES by definition by its very nature; intrinsically: the assumption is that travel will, by definition, lead to creative insight. DERIVATIVES definitional adjective, definitionally adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Latin definitio (n- ), from the verb definire ‘set bounds to ’ (see define ).
definitive
de |fini |tive |dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv | ▶adjective 1 (of a conclusion or agreement ) done or reached decisively and with authority: a definitive decision. • (of a book or other text ) the most authoritative of its kind: the definitive biography of Prince Charles. 2 (of a postage stamp ) for general use and typically of standard design, not special or commemorative. ▶noun a definitive postage stamp. DERIVATIVES definitively adverb ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French definitif, -ive, from Latin definitivus, from definit- ‘set within limits ’, from the verb definire (see define ). usage: Definitive is often used, rather imprecisely, when definite is actually intended, to mean simply ‘clearly decided ’. Although definitive and definite have a clear overlap in meaning, definitive has the additional sense of ‘having an authoritative basis ’. Thus, a definitive decision is one which is not only conclusive but also carries the stamp of authority or is a benchmark for the future, while a definite decision is simply one which has been made clearly and is without doubt.
definitive host
de |fini |tive host ▶noun Biology an organism which supports the adult or sexually reproductive form of a parasite. Compare with intermediate host.
American Oxford Thesaurus
definite
definite adjective 1 a definite answer: explicit, specific, express, precise, exact, clear-cut, direct, plain, outright; fixed, established, confirmed, concrete. ANTONYMS vague. 2 definite evidence: certain, sure, positive, conclusive, decisive, firm, concrete, unambiguous, unequivocal, clear, unmistakable, proven; guaranteed, assured, cut and dried. ANTONYMS uncertain, ambiguous. 3 she had a definite dislike for dogs: unmistakable, certain, unequivocal, unambiguous, undisputed, decided, marked, distinct. ANTONYMS vague, slight. 4 a definite geographical area: fixed, marked, demarcated, delimited, stipulated, particular. ANTONYMS indeterminate. EASILY CONFUSED WORDS See definitive . These notes clear up confusion between similar-looking pairs.
definitely
definitely adverb it was definitely a case of exploiting child labor: certainly, surely, for sure, unquestionably, without doubt, without question, undoubtedly, indubitably, positively, absolutely; undeniably, unmistakably, plainly, clearly, obviously, patently, palpably, transparently, unequivocally.
definition
definition noun 1 the definition of “intelligence ”: meaning, denotation, sense; interpretation, explanation, elucidation, description, clarification, illustration. 2 the definition of the picture: clarity, visibility, sharpness, crispness, acuteness; resolution, focus, contrast.
definitive
definitive adjective 1 a definitive decision: conclusive, final, ultimate; unconditional, unqualified, absolute, categorical, positive, definite. 2 the definitive guide: authoritative, exhaustive, best, finest, consummate; classic, standard, recognized, accepted, official. EASILY CONFUSED WORDS definitive, definite Definitive in the sense 'decisive, unconditional, final' is sometimes confused with definite. Definite means 'clearly defined, precise, having fixed limits,' but definitive goes further, meaning 'most complete, satisfying all criteria, most authoritative': although some critics found a few definite weak spots in the author's interpretations, his book was nonetheless widely regarded as the definitive history of the war. A definite decision is simply one that has been made clearly and is without doubt, whereas a definitive decision is one that is not only conclusive but also carries the stamp of authority or is a benchmark for the future, as in a Supreme Court ruling. It is a common error to use definitive as though it were a more elegant way of saying definite. These notes clear up confusion between similar-looking pairs.
Oxford Thesaurus
definite
definite adjective 1 I need a definite answer: explicit, specific, express, precise, exact, defined, well defined, clear-cut; determined, fixed, established, confirmed, direct; concrete, hard, plain, outright. ANTONYMS vague, indefinite. 2 there is definite evidence of decreasing per capita incomes: certain, sure, positive, absolute, conclusive, decisive, firm, concrete, final, unambiguous, unequivocal, unquestionable, unarguable, clear, manifest, obvious, patent, unmistakable, proven; black and white, hard and fast, as plain as the nose on your face, as plain as daylight; guaranteed, settled, decided, assured; informal cut and dried. ANTONYMS uncertain, ambiguous. 3 she had a definite dislike for Robert's wife: unmistakable, irrefutable, unequivocal, unambiguous, certain, undisputed, decided, marked, distinct, unquestioned, not in question, not in doubt. ANTONYMS vague, slight. 4 some organizations occupy a definite geographical area: fixed, marked, demarcated, delimited, stipulated, particular, circumscribed. ANTONYMS indeterminate. CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD definite, sure, certain, positive, convinced See sure . These notes show fine distinctions in meaning between closely related synonyms to help you find the best word.
definitely
definitely adverb it was definitely a case of exploiting child labour: certainly, surely, for sure, unquestionably, without /beyond doubt, without /beyond question, beyond any doubt, undoubtedly, indubitably, assuredly, positively, absolutely; undeniably, irrefutably, incontrovertibly, incontestably, unmistakably; plainly, clearly, obviously, patently, palpably, transparently, categorically, decidedly, unequivocally; easily, far and away, by a mile, without fail, there are no two ways about it, there's no denying it, needless to say; informal as sure as eggs is eggs. ANTONYMS possibly.
definition
definition noun 1 there is no agreed definition of ‘intelligence ’: meaning, denotation, sense; interpretation, explanation, elucidation, explication, description, clarification, exposition, expounding, illustration; deciphering, decoding; statement /outline of meaning. 2 the definition of the picture can be aided by using computer graphics: clarity, clearness, visibility, precision, sharpness, crispness, acuteness, distinctness; resolution, focus, contrast. ANTONYMS blurriness, fuzziness.
definitive
definitive adjective 1 a definitive decision: conclusive, final, ultimate; decisive, unconditional, unqualified, absolute, categorical, positive, definite. ANTONYMS provisional. 2 the definitive guide to the movies: authoritative, exhaustive, most reliable, most complete, most perfect, most scholarly, best, finest, consummate; classic, standard, recognized, accepted, approved, official, established.
Duden Dictionary
Definiendum
De fi ni en dum Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Defini e ndum |das Definiendum; Genitiv: des Definiendums, Plural: die Definienda lateinisch definiendum, Gerundivum von: definire, definieren Begriff, der bestimmt werden soll; das, was definiert wird
Definiens
De fi ni ens Substantiv, Neutrum , das |deˈfiːni̯ɛns |das Definiens; Genitiv: des Definiens, Plural: die …tia |[defiˈni̯ɛnt͜si̯a ]|lateinisch definiens, 1. Partizip von: definire, definieren Begriff, der einen anderen Begriff bestimmt, der über diesen anderen Begriff etwas aussagt
definierbar
de fi nier bar Adjektiv |defin ie rbar |sich definieren lassend
definieren
de fi nie ren schwaches Verb |defin ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « lateinisch definire, eigentlich = ab-, begrenzen a den Inhalt [eines Begriffes ] auseinanderlegen, erklären ein Wort exakt, ungenau definieren | den Begriffsinhalt definieren | »Schimmel « wird im Allgemeinen als »weißes Pferd « definiert b bestimmen, festlegen; angeben oder beschreiben, worum es sich handelt das Drehmoment präzise definieren | die Farbe des Kleides ist schwer zu definieren | ein zeitlich definierter Impuls c sich definieren seine Stellung bestimmen; sein Selbstverständnis haben die Ehefrau definierte sich im 19. Jahrhundert häufig durch den Status des Mannes
definit
de fi nit Adjektiv |defin i t |lateinisch definitus bestimmt, festgelegt Mathematik definite Größen Größen, die immer das gleiche Vorzeichen haben
Definition
De fi ni ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Definiti o n |die Definition; Genitiv: der Definition, Plural: die Definitionen lateinisch definitio = Abgrenzung, Bestimmung 1 a genaue Bestimmung eines Begriffes durch Auseinanderlegung, Erklärung seines Inhalts diese Definition des Staatsbegriffs ist unbefriedigend | eine genaue, klare, exakte, falsche Definition von etwas geben | sich auf eine Definition einigen b Selbsteinschätzung, Selbstverständnis 2 katholische Kirche als unfehlbar geltende Entscheidung des Papstes oder eines Konzils über ein Dogma
Definitionsmenge
De fi ni ti ons men ge Substantiv, feminin Mathematik , die |Definiti o nsmenge |Menge der Elemente x, die der Menge der Elemente y in einer Abbildung 3 zugeordnet ist
definitiv
de fi ni tiv Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |definit i v auch ˈdeː …|lateinisch definitivus = entscheidend, bestimmt 1 endgültig, abschließend, ein für alle Mal eine definitive Entscheidung, Erklärung | meine Antwort ist definitiv 2 österreichische Verwaltungssprache unkündbar ein definitives Dienstverhältnis jemanden definitiv stellen jemanden verbeamten
Definitivum
De fi ni ti vum Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Definit i vum |das Definitivum; Genitiv: des Definitivums, Plural: die Definitiva endgültiger Zustand
Definitor
De fi ni tor Substantiv, maskulin , der |Defin i tor |der Definitor; Genitiv: des Definitors, Plural: die Definitoren lateinisch 1 Verwaltungsbeamter der katholischen Kirche in einem Bistum oder Dekanat 2 Rat, Visitator oder gewählter Leiter des Generalkapitels im Mönchswesen
definitorisch
de fi ni to risch Adjektiv |definit o risch |die Definition betreffend, im Hinblick auf eine Definition 1a
French Dictionary
défini
défini , ie adj. adjectif 1 Déterminé, précis. : Un poids défini, une somme définie. ANTONYME indéfini . 2 Qui a reçu une définition. : Des termes définis. LOCUTION Déterminant défini. grammaire Déterminant qui se place devant le nom d ’un être, d ’un objet connu, dont on a déjà parlé. : Le, la, les sont des déterminants définis. tableau – article.
définir
définir v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Donner la définition, le sens d ’un mot, d ’un concept, etc. : Définir une expression. Une atmosphère difficile à définir. SYNONYME caractériser ; déterminer . 2 Déterminer. : Définir la date de la rentrée. SYNONYME établir ; fixer . Faire l ’objet d ’une définition. : L ’expression exploitation de données se définit difficilement. Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ces termes se sont parfois définis de façon erronée. finir
définissable
définissable adj. adjectif Qui peut être défini. : Un terme définissable. ANTONYME indéfinissable .
définitif
définitif , ive adj. adjectif Fixe, déterminé. : Ma réponse est définitive, je ne changerai pas d ’avis. SYNONYME irrémédiable ; irrévocable . LOCUTION En définitive En fin de compte, finalement. : En définitive, viens-tu, oui ou non? SYNONYME après tout ; tout compte fait .
définition
définition n. f. nom féminin Détermination exacte de ce qu ’est une chose, une idée par l ’énumération de ses caractères. : La définition d ’un mot, d ’un concept. SYNONYME caractérisation ; détermination . LOCUTION Par définition En vertu des caractéristiques propres de ce dont on parle. : Par définition, l ’eau est liquide.
définitivement
définitivement adv. adverbe Pour toujours, une fois pour toutes. : Ils sont partis définitivement: on ne les reverra plus. FORME FAUTIVE définitivement. Anglicisme au sens de absolument, à coup sûr, assurément, bien entendu, bien sûr, certainement, certes, indéniablement, sans aucun doute, sûrement, selon le cas.
Spanish Dictionary
definible
definible adjetivo Que puede ser definido, determinado o precisado :un concepto definible; el tiempo necesario para cerrar este ciclo no es definible todavía .ANTÓNIMO indefinible .
definición
definición nombre femenino 1 Acción de definir una palabra o un concepto :hoy nos detendremos en la definición del concepto de relatividad .2 Enunciado con que se define una palabra o un concepto :una palabra con tres definiciones .3 Nitidez con que se percibe una imagen observada por un instrumento óptico o la imagen formada en una película fotográfica o en televisión :televisión de alta definición .SINÓNIMO resolución .4 Explicación o aclaración de una duda hecha por una persona con autoridad :las definiciones del Concilio de Trento; las definiciones de Einstein .por definición Según lo que puede deducirse a partir del significado básico de un concepto o palabra :los tímidos, por definición, suelen ser callados .
definido, -da
definido, -da adjetivo 1 Que tiene unas características claras y precisas o que tiene unos límites concretos :los tecnócratas poseían unos referentes políticos muy definidos .ANTÓNIMO indefinido, indeterminado .2 adjetivo /nombre masculino ling [artículo ] Que indica referencia a un elemento concreto o conocido por los hablantes :los artículos definidos son ‘el ’, ‘la ’, ‘lo ’, ‘los ’, ‘las ’.SINÓNIMO determinado .3 nombre masculino Aquello sobre lo que versa una definición .
definidor, -ra
definidor, -ra adjetivo /nombre masculino y femenino 1 Que define :criterio definidor; diferenciamos el plano del yo definidor de los objetos y de las circunstancias que le rodean .2 nombre masculino Religioso de algunas órdenes religiosas que forma el definitorio .
definir
definir verbo transitivo 1 Explicar en un enunciado de manera exacta y clara el significado de una palabra o un concepto :en un diccionario de economía encontraremos cómo se definen ‘inflación ’ y ‘deflación ’; hemos tenido que definir en el examen varios conceptos de filosofía .2 Explicar [una persona ] su opinión o su idea sobre algo exponiendo sus límites :el consejero delegado definió su propuesta como de precios populares; definirse ideológicamente .3 Atribuir ciertas características a alguien o algo :los hipocráticos definieron al médico como un servidor del arte de curar .4 pint Acabar una obra poniendo mucha atención y cuidado en todos los detalles . VÉASE integral definida . ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xv ) del latín definire ‘delimitar ’, de donde ‘delimitar el significado de una palabra ’, derivado de finis ‘límite, fin ’. De la familia etimológica de fin (V.).
definitivo, -va
definitivo, -va adjetivo Que decide, resuelve o concluye :resultados definitivos; aprobación definitiva .en definitiva En conclusión, en resumen :en definitiva, sentenció, se trata de asumir que estamos en una nueva situación en la que todos somos más pobres . VÉASE sentencia definitiva .
definitorio, -ria
definitorio, -ria adjetivo Que define, delimita o diferencia :elemento definitorio; rasgo definitorio; componente definitorio .
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definite
def i nite /déf (ə )nət / (! 強勢は第1音節 ) →define 形容詞 more ～; most ～1 〈物 事が 〉明確な , はっきりとした ; 正確な, 確かな ; 一定の, 限定された ▸ I don't have a definite answer .明確な答えを持っていません ▸ set a definite date [plan ]日取り [計画 ]をはっきりと決める ▸ definite signs of panic パニックの明らかな徴候 ▸ for definite はっきりと 2 〖名詞 の前で 〗まぎれもない (!強意表現 ) ▸ The answer is a definite no .答えは絶対にノーだ 3 〖be ～ about A /that節 〗〈人が 〉A 〈事 〉について […ということを ]確信した ; 〖it is ～ that節 〗…ということは確実だ ▸ The witness was definite about having seen him there .目撃者はそこで彼を見たと自信を持って述べた 4 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗(はっきりと )目立つ 〈形 色など 〉.5 〘文法 〙限定的な .6 〘植 〙(花房が )有限の .名詞 C ｟くだけて ｠〖単数形で 〗確実な人 [物, 事 ].～̀ á rticle 〖通例the ～〗〘文法 〙定冠詞 (!英語ではthe; →indefinite article ) .～̀ í ntegral 〘数 〙定積分 .～ness 名詞
definitely
def i nite ly /déf (ə )nətli /→define 副詞 more ～; most ～1 ｟主に話 ｠〖文修飾 〗確かに , 間違いなく, きっと, 疑いなく (!話し手の主張を強調する強意表現; →actually 読解のポイント , perhaps 語法 ) ▸ I am definitely a Dodgers fan .僕はなんと言ってもドジャースのファンさ コミュニケーション A: Did you enjoy youself? 楽しかったですか .B: Definitely! とても .❢肯定文を受けて .X: So you don't agree with me? じゃ私に同意してもらえないのですね .Y: Definitely not . ええ, 絶対に .❢否定文を受けて .2 明確に, はっきりと 〈断る 述べる 決めるなど 〉.
definition
def i ni tion /dèfənɪ́ʃ (ə )n /→define 名詞 複 ～s /-z /1 C (語 句などの )定義 , 記述 ; 語義 ; U 定義すること, 定義づけ ▸ a clear [precise ] definition 明確な [厳密な ]定義 ▸ the legal definition of “death ”「死 」の法律上の定義 ▸ give a [the ] definition of a word 語の定義をする 2 U (テレビ 写真 映像などの )鮮明さ, 鮮明度; (音などの )明瞭さ; (輪郭 形などの )明確さ ▸ a high definition TV set 高画質のテレビ ▸ This photo lacks definition .この写真は鮮明さに欠ける 3 U 限定 ; 明確化 .by defin í tion 定義上, 当然のこととして ▸ Triangles have three angles by definition .三角形は定義上3つの角を持つ
definitive
de fin i tive /dɪfɪ́nətɪv /形容詞 1 〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗一番信頼できる, 権威のある 〈研究など 〉; 決定版の 〈本 〉; 最高の 〈演技など 〉.2 〈回答 評決などが 〉決定的な, 最終の .3 〘生物 〙完全に生育した .4 〘郵 〙〈切手が 〉通常の, 通常切手の (↔commemorative ).名詞 C 〘郵 〙通常切手 .～ly 副詞
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