defined

[dih-fahynd]

adjective

1. determined, fixed, or clearly marked out as to extent, outline, or form.

   an itchy red rash with sharply defined edges.

Word History and Origins

Origin of defined¹

First recorded in 1720–30; define ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

There has been intense debate in scientific circles about UPFs, with some health and nutrition experts raising concerns that the term is vaguely defined and that more research is needed.

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A correction is typically defined as a market drop of at least 10% from a prior high, based on closing levels, while a bear market is usually defined as a decline of 20% or more.

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If someone outside the mainstream can win, then political change, however defined, might be possible.

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Her hands expertly work through my hair, creating finely defined twists that put the rest of my head to shame.

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True optimism, as Agatha Swanburne defined it, is the habit of expecting happy endings in a way that keeps one cheerfully working to make them come true.

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