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

Related Words

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