Definition
//ˌdɛfᵻˈnɪʃ(ə)n//
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The word "definition" can be used as a noun.
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circular definition conceptual definition cryptic definition dictionary definition double definition enumerative definition extended definition extensional definition inductive definition intensional definition lexical definition operational definition ostensive definition precising definition recursive definition standard definition stipulative definition working definition
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