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definitional

/ˌdɛf.əˈnɪʃ.ən.əl/
def · i · ni · tion · al
Adverb:definitionally
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• adjective

1

Relating to, serving as, or arising from a definition.

Example

"The legal dispute centered on a purely definitional question regarding what constitutes a permanent residence."

2

Constituting the essential nature or fundamental character of something.

Example

"Free inquiry and open debate are definitional features of a thriving academic community."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'definitional' with 'definitive'. 'Definitional' means relating to a definition or essential nature, whereas 'definitive' means conclusive, authoritative, or final.

• Rhymes for definitional

• Nearby Words

definitely
definiteness
definition
definitional
definitionally
definitive
definitively

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Definitional. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/definitional
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