definition

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BrE /dɪˈfɪnɪʃən/ AmE /dɪˈfɪnɪʃən/

noun en → es

1 EXPLANATION [singular] A2

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary

definición, explicación

  • the definition of something

Collocations dictionary definition · word definition

  • The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.

    El diccionario proporciona una definición clara de la palabra.

2 LIMIT [singular] B1

the exact limit or boundary of something, especially an area of knowledge or a subject

límite, frontera

  • the definition of something

Collocations definition of science · definition of art

  • The definition of modern art is constantly changing.

    La definición del arte moderno está cambiando constantemente.