Meaning
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English definen, from Old French definer, variant of definir, from Latin dēfīniō (“limit, settle, define”), from dē + fīniō (“set a limit, bound, end”).
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles: