defined

[ dih-fahynd ]
/ dɪˈfaɪnd /

adjective

determined, fixed, or clearly marked out as to extent, outline, or form: an itchy red rash with sharply defined edges.

Origin of defined

First recorded in 1720–30; define + -ed2

Definition for defined (2 of 2)

define
[ dih-fahyn ]
/ dɪˈfaɪn /

verb (used with object), de·fined, de·fin·ing.

to state or set forth the meaning of (a word, phrase, etc.): They disagreed on how to define “liberal.”
to explain or identify the nature or essential qualities of; describe: to define judicial functions.
to fix or lay down clearly and definitely; specify distinctly: to define one's responsibilities.
to determine or fix the boundaries or extent of: to define property with stakes.
to make clear the outline or form of: The roof was boldly defined against the sky.

verb (used without object), de·fined, de·fin·ing.

to set forth the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.; construct a definition.

Origin of define

1325–75; Middle English def(f) inen < Anglo-French, Old French definer to put an end to < Latin dēfīnīre to limit, define, equivalent to dē- de- + fīnīre; see finish

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British Dictionary definitions for defined

define
/ (dɪˈfaɪn) /

verb (tr)

to state precisely the meaning of (words, terms, etc)
to describe the nature, properties, or essential qualities of
to determine the boundary or extent of
(often passive) to delineate the form or outline of the shape of the tree was clearly defined by the light behind it
to fix with precision; specify

Derived forms of define

definable, adjective definability, noun definably, adverb definer, noun

Word Origin for define

C14: from Old French definer to determine, from Latin dēfīnīre to set bounds to, from fīnīre to finish