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definire

to define

verb deh-fee-NEE-reh Common
Communication Language

Origin: Latin definire (to set boundaries, determine)

Also means

to determine

Usage Note

Definire is a regular -ire verb (isc-type: definisco, definisci, definisce). It is used both to define a word or concept and to characterize something: È difficile definirlo means 'It's hard to pin him down'. The past participle definito also functions as an adjective meaning 'well-defined' or 'definite'.

Examples

"Come si definisce questo termine?"

Natural Translation

How is this term defined?

Literal Translation

How one-defines this term?

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