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

After a sometimes chaotic start to his first term, Trump is laying the groundwork for his next administration with a more clearly defined plan - and personnel ready to enact it.

From BBC

“Democrats were mostly running against an identity that was defined for them based on a couple of months of post-George Floyd Defund the Police #MeToo Instagram posts from four years ago,” Stewart emphasized.

From Salon

Winter is therefore defined in the northern hemisphere as the three coldest months - December, January and February.

From BBC

The campaign for the measure, which defined noncitizens as tax-paying undocumented people and green card holders, said it would allow for fairer elections, evoking the centuries-old slogan “no taxation without representation.”

From Los Angeles Times

To him, modern food isn’t a mere trend nor is it defined strictly as fusion cuisine.

From Salon

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