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