definedadj.
/dᵻˈfʌɪnd/, U.S. /dəˈfaɪnd/, /diˈfaɪnd/ Having a definite outline or form; clearly marked. Also figurative.
ΘΚΠ
the world > space > shape > [adjective] > having a definite outline
smart1644
defineda1727
a1727 I. Newton Opticks (1730) ii. i. 171 When the Rings..appeared only black and white, they were very distinct and well defined.
1849 M. Somerville On Connexion Physical Sci. (ed. 8) xxxvii. 436 The central matter is so vivid and so sharply defined that the nebula might be taken for a bright star.
1852 H. Rogers Eclipse of Faith 125 His [sc. man's] animal nature is more defined than his intellectual.
Derivatives
deˈfinedly adv.
ΘΚΠ
the world > space > shape > [adverb] > with regard to outline > definite outline
definedly1821
1821 W. Scott Kenilworth II. xi. 275 Definedly visible against the pure azure blue of the summer sky.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1894; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
<
adj.a1727