definition vs dictionary definition
dictionary definition vs definitiondefinition and dictionary definition both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| definition | Yes | No | No | No |
| dictionary definition | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
dictionary definition is a hyponym of
definition; that is, dictionary definition is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
definition:
- definition: a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
- dictionary definition: a definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol
Other hyponyms of definition include
contextual definition, explicit definition, ostensive definition, recursive definition, redefinition, stipulative definition.
| definition (noun) | dictionary definition (noun) |
|---|---|
| clarity of outline | a definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol |
| a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol |
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