defined
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of defined
First recorded in 1720–30; define ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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His words apply well to the U.S., a creedal nation defined by the lofty sentiments set out on July 4, 1776.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
From 1995 to 2005, the MLB rule book defined strikes as the area over home plate from the midpoint between the shoulders and the top of the pants, down to the bottom of the knees.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
That evolving lens is now extending to how households themselves are defined.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Stocks have taken a hit, with only the S&P 500 among the four main U.S. equity indexes avoiding a correction in March, defined by a drop of at least 10% from a recent peak.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
It was a relief knowing that everyone could put their personal feelings that had defined our squad for the last several years aside for this one day.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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