defined
word · lemma: define
Definition
Clearly marked, explained, or described; something that has had its meaning or limits set.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both academic and everyday contexts for things that are clear, set, or exact, e.g., 'well-defined rules.' Can also refer to physical features (e.g., 'defined muscles'). Used for something that is already clarified or described.
Spanish: definido - determinadoPortuguese (BR): definido - determinadoPortuguese (PT): definido - determinadoChinese (Simplified): 明确的 - 被定义的Chinese (Traditional): 明確的 - 被定義的Hindi: परिभाषित - निश्चितArabic: مُحدد - مُعرَّفBengali: নির্ধারিত - স্পষ্টভাবে নির্ধারিতRussian: определённый - чётко обозначенныйJapanese: 明確な - 定義されたVietnamese: được xác định - rõ ràngKorean: 정의된 - 뚜렷한Turkish: belirlenmiş - tanımlanmışUrdu: متعین - واضحIndonesian: terdefinisi - jelas
Example Sentences
Those instructions are very defined.
basic
He has defined goals for his future.
basic
The border between the countries is clearly defined.
basic
Her job role isn’t really defined yet, so she does many tasks.
natural
His muscles look really defined after months at the gym.
natural
We need better defined rules if this is going to work.
natural