defined

[ dih-fahynd ]

adjective

1. determined, fixed, or clearly marked out as to extent, outline, or form:

   an itchy red rash with sharply defined edges.

Word History and Origins

Origin of defined¹

First recorded in 1720–30; define ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Ecocide is defined by experts as a "wanton" act of destruction, carried out with "reckless disregard for damage which would be clearly excessive in relation to the social and economic benefits anticipated."

From Salon

Rural roads are defined by police as roads with a speed limit greater than 40 miles per hour that aren’t motorways and dual carriageways.

From BBC

These have yet to be defined, but are likely to include reducing knife crime and violence against women and girls - which Labour made high-profile promises to halve within a decade ahead of July's election.

From BBC

They became classrooms for high achievers rather than for students properly defined as gifted.

From Los Angeles Times

The enemy, however defined, is to be marginalized and oppressed as the Other.

From Salon

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