Definition of define

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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..

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Pitch-faced :: Pitch-faced (a.) Having the arris defined by a line beyond which the rock is cut away, so as to give nearly true edges; -- said of squared stones that are otherwise quarry-faced..
Magma :: Magma (n.) The amorphous or homogenous matrix or ground mass, as distinguished from well-defined crystals; as, the magma of porphyry..
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..
Eudaemonism :: Eudaemonism (n.) That system of ethics which defines and enforces moral obligation by its relation to happiness or personal well-being.
Place :: Place (n.) Position in the heavens, as of a heavenly body; -- usually defined by its right ascension and declination, or by its latitude and longitude..
Crescent :: Crescent (n.) The increasing moon; the moon in her first quarter, or when defined by a concave and a convex edge; also, applied improperly to the old or decreasing moon in a like state..
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..
Qualify :: Qualify (v. t.) To reduce from a general, undefined, or comprehensive form, to particular or restricted form; to modify; to limit; to restrict; to restrain; as, to qualify a statement, claim, or proposition..
Predesignate :: Predesignate (a.) A term used by Sir William Hamilton to define propositions having their quantity indicated by a verbal sign; as, all, none, etc.; -- contrasted with preindesignate, defining propositions of which the quantity is not so indicated..
Indefinable :: Indefinable (a.) Incapable of being defined or described; inexplicable.
Limit :: Limit (v. t.) The space or thing defined by limits.
Unlimited :: Unlimited (a.) Undefined; indefinite; not bounded by proper exceptions; as, unlimited terms..
Definer :: Definer (n.) One who defines or explains.
Ring-necked :: Ring-necked (a.) Having a well defined ring of color around the neck.
Measure :: Measure (n.) Undefined quantity; extent; degree.
Edgy :: Edgy (a.) Having some of the forms, such as drapery or the like, too sharply defined..
Styptic :: Styphnic (a.) Pertaining to, or designating, a yellow crystalline astringent acid, (NO2)3.C6H.(OH)2, obtained by the action of nitric acid on resorcin. Styphnic acid resembles picric acid, but is not bitter. It acts like a strong dibasic acid, having a series of well defined salts..
Deuterogamy :: Deuterogamy (n.) A second marriage, after the death of the first husband of wife; -- in distinction from bigamy, as defined in the old canon law. See Bigamy..
Fascia :: Fascia (n.) A broad well-defined band of color.
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..
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