Defining word

Synonyms for "defining word" (24 found)

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Closest matches (5)

Noun(5 words)

articulate assignattribute termcharacteristic characterize

Strong matches (7)

Noun(7 words)

clarify delimit demarcate describedescriptive worddescriptor designate

Related words (12)

Noun(12 words)

distinctive distinguishentry termessential explain headword key keyword limit restrict specify term

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More general

15 entries

attribute description descriptor explanation feature lexeme limits meaning notation property quality range symbolism term word

More specific

22 entries

adjective boundaries characterizationcolor termdefining characteristicdefining featuredefining qualitydefining traitdemarcationsdictionary entrydistinctionentry termformulaglossary termheadword keyword

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Collocations

12 entries

clear definitioncolor termcommon definitiondescriptive worddictionary definitionformal definitionglossary entryheadword keywordoperational definitionprecise definitionterm

Inflections

4 entries

defined defines definingdefining words

Derivations

6 entries

definability definable definably definer definition redefine

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