definite description
Britishnoun
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a description that is modified by the definite article or a possessive, such as the woman in white or Rosemary's baby
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a similar plural expression, such as the kings of Scotland
Example Sentences
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In a sense, this process of disambiguating the reference for the name “Kevin” is a process of seeking a more definite description to supplement the proper name.
From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022
A definite description is a way of analyzing names and object terms for the purpose of making them more like predicates.
From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022
A definite description of the countenance under any emotion or frame of mind, with a statement of the circumstances under which it occurred, would possess much value.
From The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals by Darwin, Charles
Not exactly a definite description, but one which might help in connection with other things.
From The Sheridan Road Mystery by Thorne, Mabel
Every preparatory command should convey a definite description of the exercise required; by doing so long explanations are avoided and the men will not be compelled to memorize the various movements.
From Manual of Military Training Second, Revised Edition by Moss, James A. (James Alfred)
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