defining
word · lemma: define
Definition
'Defining' describes something that explains or identifies what something is, or something that is crucial and shapes its character.
Usage & Nuances
Common in phrases like 'defining moment' (crucial event) or 'defining characteristic.' Used in both formal and informal contexts. Not the same as 'definitive' (final, conclusive), which is a common confusion.
Spanish: definitorio - que definePortuguese (BR): definidor - que definePortuguese (PT): definidor - que defineChinese (Simplified): 决定性的 - 定义的Chinese (Traditional): 決定性的 - 定義的Hindi: परिभाषित करने वाला - निर्णायकArabic: تعريفي - حاسمBengali: সংজ্ঞায়িত করা - নির্ধারণকারীRussian: определяющийJapanese: 決定的な - 定義するVietnamese: định nghĩa - quyết địnhKorean: 정의하는 - 결정적인Turkish: tanımlayıcı - belirleyiciUrdu: تعریف کرنے والا - فیصلہ کنIndonesian: menentukan - mendefinisikan
Example Sentences
A defining feature of birds is their feathers.
basic
The defining moment in the game was the final goal.
basic
Honesty is a defining quality of a good friend.
basic
That speech was a defining point in her career.
natural
His kindness ended up being the defining factor in their decision.
natural
We're still defining exactly what the project will include.
natural