define
A precise statement or explanation of the meaning, nature, or scope of a word, concept, or thing. It is also used to describe the degree of clarity and detail in an image or sound.
예시
3 / 5By definition, a square must have four equal sides and four right angles.
Because of its inherent nature, a square is required to have four equal sides and four right angles.
The legal definition of 'privacy' has evolved significantly with the rise of digital surveillance.
The way the law explains the concept of privacy has changed a lot because of electronic monitoring.
I'm not sure what your definition of 'fun' is, but sitting in traffic isn't mine.
I don't know what you consider to be fun, but I don't think being stuck in traffic counts.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'definition' as a 'de-fence' (fence) around a word that marks exactly where its meaning starts and ends.
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ of success is highly subjective and varies from one individual to another.
정답!
정답은: definition
예시
By definition, a square must have four equal sides and four right angles.
everydayBecause of its inherent nature, a square is required to have four equal sides and four right angles.
The legal definition of 'privacy' has evolved significantly with the rise of digital surveillance.
formalThe way the law explains the concept of privacy has changed a lot because of electronic monitoring.
I'm not sure what your definition of 'fun' is, but sitting in traffic isn't mine.
informalI don't know what you consider to be fun, but I don't think being stuck in traffic counts.
In this research paper, we provide a working definition of 'socio-economic status' to standardize our data analysis.
academicThis academic document uses a specific, temporary explanation of social and economic standing to make the data consistent.
We need to reach a consensus on the definition of our target market before launching the campaign.
businessWe must all agree on exactly who our intended customers are before we start the advertisement project.
어휘 가족
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자주 쓰는 구문
by definition
by its very nature or intrinsic qualities
matter of definition
a situation where the outcome depends on how one chooses to describe the terms
lack of definition
a state of being unclear, fuzzy, or poorly described
자주 혼동되는 단어
A description details what something looks or acts like, whereas a definition identifies its essential, fundamental nature.
사용 참고사항
In C1 academic writing, 'definition' is often used to establish the 'scope' of an argument. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'multiple definitions' for a single word.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use the verb 'define' where the noun 'definition' is required, such as saying 'What is the define of this word?' instead of 'What is the definition?'.
암기 팁
Think of a 'definition' as a 'de-fence' (fence) around a word that marks exactly where its meaning starts and ends.
어원
From the Latin 'definitio', meaning 'a limiting' or 'a bounding', derived from 'definire' (to set bounds).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western academic and legal traditions, providing precise definitions is considered the essential first step of any logical or persuasive argument.
빠른 퀴즈
The ______ of success is highly subjective and varies from one individual to another.
정답!
정답은: definition
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
관련 단어
homovestency
C1Refers to the practice or state of wearing clothing that corresponds to one's own biological sex or gender identity. It is a technical term used primarily in psychological and sociological contexts to distinguish traditional dressing habits from cross-dressing or transvestism.
binavent
C1To divide a single process, stream, or strategy into two distinct but parallel channels or outcomes. It is primarily used in technical or procedural contexts to describe the intentional and strategic splitting of resources or workflows to increase efficiency or manage complexity.
subclamious
C1Describing a sound or environment that is moderately noisy or somewhat clamorous. It refers to a level of vocalization or background noise that is audible and potentially disruptive but falls short of a full, overwhelming clamor.
autographhood
C1The state, quality, or condition of being an autograph or a handwritten original document. It refers to the status of a text or signature as having been personally inscribed by the individual it is attributed to.
prologcide
C1Describing an action, policy, or mindset that involves the intentional destruction, removal, or bypassing of a prologue or introductory phase. It characterizes anything that seeks to eliminate the 'start' to reach the core or conclusion immediately.
inlegal
C1A non-standard or archaic variation of the word 'illegal', referring to actions or conditions that are prohibited by law or official regulations. In modern English, it is primarily used as a distractor in language proficiency tests or found in non-native speech before prefix assimilation occurs.
hyperfacsion
C1Describing a state of extreme fragmentation or division within a group, organization, or political body into numerous, often hostile, competing factions. It implies a level of discord where constructive cooperation is paralyzed by excessive micro-divisions.
dispetism
C1To engage in a systematic and often petty rejection of established norms or authoritative directives. It describes the act of obstructing progress through deliberate non-compliance or by treating formal requirements with calculated contempt.
interautoite
C1To automatically synchronize or integrate multiple autonomous systems or self-regulating processes into a unified whole. It is used to describe the seamless interaction between independent units that function without external intervention.
autolaudible
C1Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is characterized by self-praise or self-commendation. It refers to the act of highlighting one's own merits or achievements, often used in a critical sense to imply vanity.
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