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well-defined

[ wel-di-fahynd ]
/ ˈwɛl dɪˈfaɪnd /
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adjective

sharply or clearly stated, outlined, described, etc.: a well-defined character; a well-defined boundary.

Words related to well-defined

precise, unambiguous, straightforward, distinct, clear-cut, explicit, transparent, apparent, audible, comprehensible, intelligible, legible, lucid, obvious, plain, sharp, understandable, lucent, graspable, well-marked

Words nearby well-defined

well-controlled, well-cooked, well-covered, well-cultivated, well-defended, well-defined, well-demonstrated, well-described, well-deserved, well-developed, well-disciplined

Origin of well-defined

First recorded in 1695–1705
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British Dictionary definitions for well-defined

well-defined

adjective (well defined when postpositive)

clearly delineated, described, or determined
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