defining
/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
adjective
- That is the most important or essential in giving something its character or identity.
- Her defining moment came when she won the gold medal.
- The defining feature of this phone is its long battery life.
- Honesty is a defining characteristic of a good friend.
Synonyms
noun
- The act of stating the meaning of a word or phrase.
- Defining a word clearly is an important skill for writers.
- Part of the test involves defining scientific terms.
- The dictionary focuses on defining common words for learners.