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adjectivenoun

défini

define

Qui a des limites claires ou précises, qui n'est pas vague.

Definition & meaning

The word défini is the past participle and adjective form of the verb définir. It generally carries two main meanings:

  1. Clearly described or bounded: Something that is precise, clear, or has well-defined limits. In this sense, it describes an object, a concept, or a timeframe that is specific and unambiguous.
  2. Grammatical (Determined): In linguistics, it refers to a "definite" article (article défini), which is used to indicate a specific or previously mentioned noun.

Grammar & Word origin

  • Grammar: It is the masculine singular form of the past participle of the verb définir (to define). It functions as an adjective when placed before or after a noun.
  • Origin: It derives from the Latin definitus, which is the past participle of definire ("to limit, bound, or set off"), composed of the prefix de- (from/down) and finis (limit/end).

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Précis défini
  • Déterminé défini
  • Clair défini
  • Net défini

Antonyms:

  • Indéfini défini
  • Vague défini
  • Flou défini
  • Imprécis défini

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Examples

Je n'ai pas défini la réponse.adjective

I have not defined the answer.

Ils définissaient ensemble les nouvelles règles sanitaires.adjective

They were defining the new health rules together.

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