well-defined

[wel-di-fahynd]

adjective

1. sharply or clearly stated, outlined, described, etc..

   a well-defined character; a well-defined boundary.

well-defined

adjective

1. clearly delineated, described, or determined

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-defined¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

This setup enables the production of individual photons with well-defined characteristics.

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“We are resolute in our belief that there is a well-defined place in the market for Target,” UBS analyst Michael Lasser said in a note last week.

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Yang notes that "these findings suggest a common physical mechanism that drives the explosion of many massive stars, which manifests a well-defined axial symmetry and acts on large scales."

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S&P said Scotland's economy was "strong" with the country operating "within a stable and predictable institutional framework that provides strong oversight and well-defined arrangements with the UK central government."

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Her glowing, tanned skin shows off each of her well-defined muscle lines, the result of hours of weight training in the gym.

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Related Words

• clear-cut 
• distinct 
• explicit 
• precise 
• straightforward 
• transparent 
• unambiguous