definition · noun /ˌdef.əˈnɪʃ.ən/
Word family: define
Nouns: definition
Adjectives: defined, definable, undefined
Verbs: define
Word family: definite
Nouns: definition
Adjectives: definite, indefinite, definitive
Adverbs: definitely, indefinitely
definition (MEANING)
B2 C an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase
Dictionary examples:
a dictionary definition
What is the definition of "mood"?
Learner example:
He tried to give a definition of friendship. (First Certificate in English; B2; French)
definition (IMAGE)
C1 U how clear an image of something is in a photograph or on a screen
Dictionary examples:
They filmed using a high-definition camera.
There will be some loss of definition when you copy the video.
Learner example:
And, do not forget to appreciate the keyboard work from the legendary Tony Banks, and the spectacular guitar-playing from Mike Rutherford, all of them surrounded by three, huge, high-definition screens. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Spanish)
