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

The fundamental question of whether ESG investment pays off also remains without a conclusive answer, not least because the category itself is so loosely defined.

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“My own view of the world was defined by the West,” he begins.

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I watched helplessly in the early 1990s as dementia consumed the fierce intellect that defined my grandmother.

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His book is a reminder that while neatly defined narratives may seem appealing, the truth is rarely so straightforward.

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“I have been so defined by when I was in the Spice Girls, which was only a four-year period in my life, whereas fashion I’ve been in for coming up to two decades.”

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