clearly defined

clearly defined
I adjective absolute, blunt, candid, categorical, certain, clear, clearly formulated, comprehensible, decisive, definite, definitive, determinate, direct, distinct, distinctly stated, exact, explanatory, explicit, frank, lucid, obvious, perceptible, plain, pointed, positive, precise, specific, straightforward, unambiguous, unconditional, unequivocal, unmistakable, vivid, well developed II index absolute (conclusive), certain (specific), decisive, distinct (clear), explicit, perceptible, unambiguous

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  • defined — adjective 1. clearly characterized or delimited (Freq. 2) lost in a maze of words both defined and undefined each child has clearly defined duties • Ant: ↑undefined • See Also: ↑definite 2. showing clearly the outline or pr …   Useful english dictionary

  • defined — [[t]dɪfa͟ɪnd[/t]] ADJ GRADED: usu adv ADJ If something is clearly defined or strongly defined, its outline is clear or strong. A clearly defined track now leads down to the valley... Here the path is less defined... She had a strongly defined… …   English dictionary

  • Defined — Define De*fine , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Defined}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Defining}.] [OE. definer, usually, to end, to finish, F. d[ e]finir to define, L. definire to limit, define; de + finire to limit, end, finis boundary, limit, end. See {Final},… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • defined boundary — border that has clearly established …   English contemporary dictionary

  • well-defined — [wel′dē fīnd′] adj. clearly defined; sharply delimited, described, differentiated, etc.; distinct in outline, meaning, nature, etc …   English World dictionary

  • well-defined — adjective Date: 1704 1. having clearly distinguishable limits, boundaries, or features < a well defined scar > 2. clearly stated or described < well defined policies > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • ill-defined — ill de fined adj 1.) not described clearly enough ▪ Some jobs in the company are pretty ill defined. 2.) not clearly marked, or not having a clear shape = ↑indistinct ▪ The borders were vague and ill defined …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • ill-defined — adjective 1 not described clearly enough: The party s policies were often vague and ill defined. 2 not clearly marked, or not having a clear shape; indistinct: an ill defined track between the two lakes …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • well-defined — well′ defined′ adj. sharply or clearly stated, outlined, described, etc.: a well defined character; a well defined boundary[/ex] • Etymology: 1695–1705 …   From formal English to slang

  • well-defined — /wel di fuynd /, adj. sharply or clearly stated, outlined, described, etc.: a well defined character; a well defined boundary. [1695 1705] * * * …   Universalium

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