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self-definition

self-def·i·ni·tion
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [self def-uh-nish-uh n]
    • /sɛlf ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən/
    • /self ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [self def-uh-nish-uh n]
    • /sɛlf ˌdɛf əˈnɪʃ ən/

Definitions of self-definition word

  • noun self-definition the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear: We need a better definition of her responsibilities. 1
  • noun self-definition the formal statement of the meaning or significance of a word, phrase, idiom, etc., as found in dictionaries. An online dictionary resource, such as Dictionary.com, can give users direct, immediate access to the definitions of a term, allowing them to compare definitions from various dictionaries and stay up to date with an ever-expanding vocabulary. 1
  • noun self-definition the condition of being definite, distinct, or clearly outlined: His biceps have great muscle definition. 1
  • noun self-definition Optics. sharpness of the image formed by an optical system. 1
  • noun self-definition Radio and Television. the accuracy of sound or picture reproduction. 1
  • noun self-definition the understanding or determination of one's own nature or basic qualities 0
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Origin of self-definition

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English diffinicioun < Old French diffinition < Latin dēfīnītiōn- (stem of dēfīnītiō), equivalent to dēfīnīt(us) (see definite) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Self-definition

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Self-definition

self-definition popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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