definieren
define
Etwas klar und genau beschreiben, sodass jeder versteht, was damit gemeint ist.
Definition & meaning
The verb definieren is used in several contexts:
- To define (in terms of meaning): To precisely explain or state the meaning of a word, a concept, or a term.
- To define (in terms of limits): To establish the limits, scope, or nature of something. For example, to set the parameters of a task.
- To show clearly (physical): Often used in the context of muscles or physical features, where it means to make something appear distinct or clearly outlined (e.g., "muskulös definierte Arme").
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- definieren is a weak verb.
- Past tense: definierte
- Past participle: definiert
- Auxiliary verb: haben
Origin: The word originates from the Latin definire (to limit, to settle, to explain), which is composed of de- (from/down) and finis (limit/boundary/end).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- bestimmen (to determine/specify)
- erklären (to explain)
- abgrenzen (to delineate/limit)
- festlegen (to set/establish)
- beschreiben (to describe)
Antonyms:
- verunklaren (to make unclear)
- verwaschen (to blur/make vague)
- undefiniert lassen (to leave undefined)
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Examples
Wir definieren den Begriff gemeinsam.verb
We define the term together.
Sie definieren die Strategie neu.verb
They redefine the strategy.
Experten definieren den Begriff klar.verb
Experts define the term clearly.
Wir können die Regeln klar definieren.verb
We can clearly define the rules.
Wie würdest du das Problem in einfachen Worten definieren?verb
How would you define the problem in simple words?
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