What is another word for defined?

Pronunciation: [dɪfˈa͡ɪnd] (IPA)

Defined is a term used to describe something that is clear and easy to understand. There are several other words that can be used as synonyms for defined, including precise, explicit, distinct, specific, and well-defined. These words all refer to something that is accurately and clearly delineated. Additionally, words like clear-cut, unambiguous, and sharply defined can be used in place of defined as well. In all cases, the word refers to something that is well understood and easy to describe. No matter which synonym is used, the implication is that what is being described is clearly defined and easily comprehensible to the reader or listener.

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What are the hypernyms for Defined?

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What are the hyponyms for Defined?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • Other hyponyms:

    • n.
      ill-defined, well-defined, user-defined, pre-defined, software-defined, application-defined, client-defined, hardware-defined, library-defined, server-defined.

What are the opposite words for defined?

Defined is a word that means something is clear, specific, and well-understood. The opposite of defined is vague, unclear, and ambiguous. Undefined is an antonym of defined, which means something that is not clearly defined, explained, or identified. Another antonym of defined is obscure, which means something that is uncertain, unknown, or not clearly visible. Indistinct is another antonym of defined which means something that is not sharp or clear in outline, shape, or form. Undefined and obscure are antonyms of defined, which are often used to describe concepts or ideas that are unclear or ambiguous in nature.

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Usage examples for Defined

And "magic," in this case, can be defined as some method by which information can be either obtained or transmitted without fear of discovery by the enemy.
"The Foreign Hand Tie"
Gordon Randall Garrett
By whatever steps this position had been attained, it stood clearly defined.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
The water-sky widened, but became less sharply defined.
"My Attainment of the Pole"
Frederick A. Cook

Famous quotes with Defined

  • But though cognition is not an element of mental action, nor even in any real sense of the word an aspect of it, the distinction of cognition and conation has if properly defined a definite value.
    Samuel Alexander
  • Gates is the ultimate programming machine. He believes everything can be defined, examined, reduced to essentials, and rearranged into a logical sequence that will achieve a particular goal.
    Stewart Alsop
  • In the 21st century, I believe the mission of the United Nations will be defined by a new, more profound awareness of the sanctity and dignity of every human life, regardless of race or religion.
    Kofi Annan
  • England is so defined, the class system, your education. I think what was unique about the Canterbury scene.
    Kevin Ayers
  • Accomplishment is socially judged by ill defined criteria so that one has to rely on others to find out how one is doing.
    Albert Bandura

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