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defining

American  
[dih-fahy-ning] / dɪˈfaɪ nɪŋ /

adjective

  1. decisive; critically important.

    Taking a course in architecture was a defining turn in her life.


Other Word Forms

  • nondefining adjective
  • self-defining adjective

Example Sentences

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The electric bass guitar played on The Specials' era defining 1981 hit Ghost Town is being auctioned and expected to sell for £20,000.

From BBC

He said it was "surreal" to see his photo becoming the defining image of a major news story.

From BBC

Groups representing cryptocurrency firms and banks met with White House officials on Thursday in an attempt to work through the latest roadblock delaying long-awaited legislation defining how the industry will be regulated.

From Barron's

Groups representing cryptocurrency firms and banks met with White House officials on Thursday in an attempt to work through the latest roadblock delaying long-awaited legislation defining how the industry will be regulated.

From Barron's

The strike “would be a defining moment in the history of the coalfields,” Giardina said, “and Jackson made it clear where he stood.”

From Salon