de·fine 
/dɪˈfaɪn/ verb
de·fines; de·fined; de·fin·ing /dɪˈfaɪn/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to explain the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.)
▪ How would you define (the word) “grotesque”? ▪ a term that is difficult to define 2 : to show or describe (someone or something) clearly and completely
▪ The government study seeks to define urban poverty. ▪ Her book aims to define acceptable social behavior. ▪ He was defined by his passions. [=his passions showed what kind of person he was] ▪ She believes that success should be defined in terms of health and happiness. ▪ Tigers are broadly/loosely defined [=described very generally] as large cats. ▪ He narrowly defines [=describes very specifically] a hero as someone who has earned a medal in battle. 3 : to show the shape, outline, or edge of (something) very clearly
▪ That fence defines the far edge of the property.
▪ How would you define (the word) “grotesque”? ▪ a term that is difficult to define
▪ The government study seeks to define urban poverty. ▪ Her book aims to define acceptable social behavior. ▪ He was defined by his passions. [=his passions showed what kind of person he was] ▪ She believes that success should be defined in terms of health and happiness. ▪ Tigers are broadly/loosely defined [=described very generally] as large cats. ▪ He narrowly defines [=describes very specifically] a hero as someone who has earned a medal in battle.
▪ That fence defines the far edge of the property.
— de·fin·able /dɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ adjective [more definable; most definable]
▪ an easily definable word ▪ definable risk factors
/dɪˈfaɪnəbəl/ adjective [more definable; most definable] ▪ an easily definable word ▪ definable risk factors
— defined adjective [more defined; most defined]
▪ a clearly defined neighborhood ▪ Her cheekbones are well-defined.
▪ a clearly defined neighborhood ▪ Her cheekbones are well-defined.
— defining adjective always used before a noun
▪ That was the campaign's defining moment. [=the moment that showed very clearly what kind of campaign it was]
▪ That was the campaign's defining moment. [=the moment that showed very clearly what kind of campaign it was]
