definition

Everyday

1. A statement of what a word or idea means. tree →
2. How clear a picture or sound is (high definition, HD). tree →
3. Clear shape or outline (muscle definition). tree →

In the lessons

In school: dictionary definitions, maths definitions (a square is a rectangle with four equal sides). In everyday life: high-definition TV. Phrases: by definition (because of what it means), the definition of.

Examples

• Look up the definition in the dictionary. tree →
• The definition of a triangle is a shape with three straight sides. tree →
• By definition, a square has four right angles. tree →
• The TV has high definition. tree →
• Write a definition for each key word. tree →
• The photo lacked definition; it was blurry. tree →
• Tales told of Finn of Cuchulain, and therefore coming under the definition of hero-tales, are found elsewhere told of anonymous or unknown heroes. tree →

Note

Spelling: def-i-ni-tion. Verb: define. In maths, a definition is exact: if a shape fits the definition, it belongs, so a square is also a rectangle.

In Jewish tradition

In school: dictionary definitions, maths definitions (a square is a rectangle with four equal sides). In everyday life: high-definition TV. Phrases: by definition (because of what it means), the definition of.

Examples

• For convenience of study I have placed the Notes in a separate form at the end of the work, and I have made a short definition of the subject-matter of each chapter. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Spelling: def-i-ni-tion. Verb: define. In maths, a definition is exact: if a shape fits the definition, it belongs, so a square is also a rectangle.