Defilement :: Defilement (n.) The protection of the interior walls of a fortification from an enfilading fire, as by covering them, or by a high parapet on the exposed side..
Defilement :: Defilement (n.) The act of defiling, or state of being defiled, whether physically or morally; pollution; foulness; dirtiness; uncleanness..
Defiler :: Defiler (n.) One who defiles; one who corrupts or violates; that which pollutes.
Defiliation :: Defiliation (n.) Abstraction of a child from its parents.
Definable :: Definable (a.) Capable of being defined, limited, or explained; determinable; describable by definition; ascertainable; as, definable limits; definable distinctions or regulations; definable words..
Define :: Define (v. t.) To fix the bounds of; to bring to a termination; to end.
Define :: Define (v. t.) To determine or clearly exhibit the boundaries of; to mark the limits of; as, to define the extent of a kingdom or country..
Define :: Define (v. t.) To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly; as, the defining power of an optical instrument..
Define :: Define (v. t.) To determine the precise signification of; to fix the meaning of; to describe accurately; to explain; to expound or interpret; as, to define a word, a phrase, or a scientific term..
Definite :: Definite (a.) Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval..
Definite :: Definite (a.) Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression..
Definite :: Definite (a.) Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article..
Definite :: Definite (n.) A thing defined or determined.
Definitely :: Definitely (adv.) In a definite manner; with precision; precisely; determinately.
Definiteness :: Definiteness (n.) The state of being definite; determinateness; precision; certainty.
Definition :: Definition (n.) The act of defining; determination of the limits; as, a telescope accurate in definition..
Definition :: Definition (n.) Act of ascertaining and explaining the signification; a description of a thing by its properties; an explanation of the meaning of a word or term; as, the definition of circle; the definition of wit; an exact definition; a loose definition..