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defined

[dih-fahynd] / dɪˈfaɪnd /
ADJECTIVE
accurate
Synonyms
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authentic careful correct definite detailed exact factual meticulous proper rigorous scientific skillful solid specific strict systematic true
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close concrete deft discriminating discriminative distinct explicit faithful genuine judicious just literal matter-of-fact methodical on the button on the money on the nose particular punctilious punctual regular right rigid scrupulous severe sharp ultraprecise unerring unmistakable veracious
Antonyms
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careless counterfeit easygoing false general imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect indefinite inexact lenient uncareful uncertain undetailed unreal unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy vague
WEAK
doubtful erroneous faulty lax misleading mistaken questionable untruthful wrong
ADJECTIVE
bounded
Synonyms
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belted bordered surrounded
STRONG
circumscribed compassed delimited edged encircled enclosed encompassed enveloped fenced flanked fringed girdled hedged hog-tied restricted rimmed ringed walled
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boundaried contiguous definite determinate finite limitary
Antonyms
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free loose unbounded unconfined unlimited
ADJECTIVE
certain
Synonyms
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individual numerous particular precise special specific specified various
WEAK
a couple a few divers express many marked one regular several singular some sundry upwards of
Antonyms
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common general imprecise indefinite inexact usual
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questionable uncertain undecided unpredictable unsure
ADJECTIVE
definite
Synonyms
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precise
WEAK
assigned assured beyond doubt circumscribed convinced decided determinate determined established guaranteed limited narrow prescribed restricted set settled sure
Antonyms
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imprecise indefinite indeterminate indistinct inexact not clear obscure uncertain unclear undefined unfixed unlimited vague
ADJECTIVE
exposed
Synonyms
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bare disclosed discovered naked resolved solved uncovered unprotected
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bared caught clear debunked denuded divulged exhibited manifest open peeled revealed shown stripped unmasked unsealed unveiled
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apparent brought to light dug up evident for show found out laid bare made manifest on display on view on-the-spot unconcealed unhidden unsheltered visible
Antonyms
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clothed hidden
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ambiguous blocked closed concealed obscure unclear vague
WEAK
guarded private protected safe secret sheltered shielded
ADJECTIVE
fixed
Synonyms
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agreed certain definite definitive inflexible limited planned precise resolved restricted settled stated
STRONG
abiding arranged circumscribed confirmed decided enduring firm level narrow prearranged rigged rooted set steady still stipulated unbending
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changeless determinate in the bag inalterable inveterate never-failing set-up steadfast sure unblinking unchangeable undeviating unfaltering unflinching unmodifiable unmovable unqualified unwavering
Antonyms
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imprecise indefinite questionable uncertain unlimited unreliable
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flexible soft undecided unstable weak
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changeable irresolute unestablished unsteady variable
ADJECTIVE
limited
Synonyms
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finite narrow
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bound bounded checked circumscribed confined constrained controlled curbed delimited fixed hampered local modified particular qualified reserved restrained sectional
WEAK
determinate hemmed in precise topical
Antonyms
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unrestricted
STRONG
extroverted free general indefinite outgoing unbounded unlimited
WEAK
OK adequate limitless satisfactory sufficient
ADJECTIVE
outlined
Synonyms
STRONG
banded bordered bounded circumscribed delimited delineated edged girdled marked zoned
WEAK
configurated
ADJECTIVE
represented
Synonyms
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characterized described expressed pictured
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delineated drawn illustrated interpreted mirrored personified portrayed revealed sketched symbolized
ADJECTIVE
restricted
Synonyms
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barred blocked closed confined controlled deprived prescribed reduced restrained secured shortened tethered
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bound bounded bridled chained checked clogged cramped curbed decreased deterred diminished encircled fastened fettered foiled frustrated governed hampered hitched impeded inhibited manacled moderated modified narrowed obstructed prevented repressed stayed stopped suppressed surrounded tempered
WEAK
held-back reined in small
Antonyms
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free unbounded
ADJECTIVE
special
Synonyms
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appropriate certain different exceptional exclusive extraordinary individual limited main major memorable particular peculiar personal primary proper rare significant specialized specific unique unusual
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best characteristic chief choice express first gala set smashing sole
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definite designated determinate earmarked especial festive marked momentous out of the ordinary red-letter reserved restricted select uncommon unreal
Antonyms
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OK common commonplace conventional familiar general improper indefinite insignificant like minor normal ordinary regular secondary similar standard uncertain unimportant unlimited unnoteworthy unrestricted unsuitable usual
STRONG
least worst
WEAK
indistinctive undistinguished
ADJECTIVE
veridical
Synonyms
WEAK
authentic careful close concrete correct definite deft detailed discriminating discriminative distinct exact explicit factual faithful genuine judicious just literal matter-of-fact methodical meticulous on the button on the money on the nose particular precise proper punctilious punctual regular right rigid rigorous scientific scrupulous severe sharp skillful solid specific strict systematic true truthful ultraprecise unerring unmistakable veracious

Example Sentences

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Researchers defined "high" NLR based on the median value, meaning half of the participants had higher readings and half had lower ones.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

The brilliantly passive-aggressive faux talk show “Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis” was web-based, but that’s defined as TV in my dictionary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Apple is the only ‘Magnificent Seven’ company where the CEO’s legacy is defined more by capital allocation than innovation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

This means that in areas defined as "straight-line mode" zones, where the front and rear wings are open to increase speed, power will be at 350kw, but elsewhere maximum deployment will not be allowed.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“It’s just not as simple as you’re making it out to be. I don’t think every gay person can be clearly defined and kept in a nifty little box, you know?”

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King