Defining

Synonyms of defining

• determining
• identifying
• describing

Antonyms of defining

• ambiguous
• unclear
• indefinite

Collocations of defining

defining moment

Frequency: 80 %

Winning the championship was a defining moment in his career.

defining quality

Frequency: 75 %

His honesty is a defining quality that sets him apart.

defining characteristic

Frequency: 70 %

Her kindness is a defining characteristic of her personality.

defining factor

Frequency: 65 %

The weather was a defining factor in their decision to cancel the event.

defining feature

Frequency: 60 %

The unique architecture is a defining feature of the city.

Idiomatic Expressions for defining

• Phrase: defining characteristic
  Meaning: a distinctive feature or quality that sets something or someone apart
  Usage: Her kindness and generosity are defining characteristics of her personality.