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1. definition
noun. ['ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən'] a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol.
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Etymology
- diffinicioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- definition (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
Rhymes with Ostensive Definition
- predisposition
- misrecognition
- juxtaposition
- retransmission
- presupposition
- decomposition
- statistician
- reimposition
- redeposition
- redefinition
- precondition
- pediatrician
- obstetrician
- mathematician
- malnutrition
- geriatrician
- fondkommission
- extradition
- transmission
- superstition
- requisition
- recondition
- recognition
- proposition
- premonition
- preignition
- inquisition
- exposition
- expedition
- electrician
2. definition
noun. ['ˌdɛfəˈnɪʃən'] clarity of outline.
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Etymology
- diffinicioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
- definition (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
3. ostensive
adjective. represented or appearing as such; pretended.
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Etymology
- ostensif (French)
- ostensivus (Latin)
4. ostensive
adjective. manifestly demonstrative.
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Etymology
- ostensif (French)
- ostensivus (Latin)
