Defined

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfaɪnd/

Definitions of defined

verb to state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of something

Example Sentences

A1 She defined the word 'happy' as feeling good.

A2 The instructions clearly defined the steps for assembling the furniture.

B1 The company's mission statement defines its goals and values.

B2 The terms and conditions clearly define the rights and responsibilities of both parties.

C1 The artist's unique style is defined by bold colors and abstract shapes.

C2 The Constitution defines the rights and freedoms of citizens in a democratic society.

Examples of defined in a Sentence

formal The parameters for the experiment were clearly defined in the research proposal.

informal Make sure you understand the rules; they're well defined.

slang I can't hang out tonight, my curfew is defined by my parents.

figurative Her sense of self-worth is defined by her accomplishments.

Grammatical Forms of defined

• past tense: defined
• plural: defined
• comparative: more defined
• superlative: most defined
• present tense: define
• future tense: will define
• perfect tense: has defined
• continuous tense: is defining
• singular: defined
• positive degree: defined
• infinitive: define
• gerund: defining
• participle: defined

Origin and Evolution of defined

First Known Use: 1350 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'defined' originated from the Latin word 'definire', which means to set bounds or limits.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'defined' has evolved to refer to the act of clearly stating or explaining the meaning of something, often with specific boundaries or parameters.