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Another word for definition

Choosing another word for definition depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A formal statement of the exact meaning of a word, phrase, or symbol, especially as given in a dictionary.

Usage Example

"The student looked up the meaning of the unfamiliar word in the dictionary."

Strongest
meaning
Strong
explanation
description
denotation
interpretation
sense
Weak
signification
elucidation

• noun (Context 2)

The act or process of stating, determining, or making clear the essential nature, scope, or limits of something.

Usage Example

"The committee struggled with the precise specification of each department's responsibilities."

Strong
specification
determination
delimitation
demarcation
characterization
delineation
clarification

• noun (Context 3)

The degree of distinctness in outline of an object, image, or sound, or the visible sharpness of muscle contours.

Usage Example

"The new telescope lens provides remarkable sharpness when viewing distant craters on the moon."

Strongest
sharpness
clarity
Strong
resolution
distinctness
clearness
crispness
precision

Opposites of definition

The opposite of definition shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

blurriness
fuzziness
indistinctness
haziness
ambiguity
vagueness
indeterminacy
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• Nearby Words

definite
definitely
definiteness
definition
definitional
definitionally
definitive

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Definition. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/definition
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