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
