defined
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of defined
First recorded in 1720–30; define ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Chatting at a hot yoga studio, students debated the merits of a festival that has defined much of the town’s culture.
"As she said in her own memoir, she resents that others defined her the first time around," Jellison told the BBC.
From BBC
It was the first skill apprentice artists learned, and its premium on firm contours and clearly defined forms was carried over into painting.
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China this week is the clearest sign yet the two countries are seeking to end the diplomatic "ice age" that has defined their relationship.
From BBC
Anita B. McBride, director of the First Ladies Initiative at American University, said that the position of first lady has been defined in distinct ways by every woman who has served in that capacity.
From Los Angeles Times
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