Can any one give a definiion for definition?

Answer 1

(1) A definition is a statement of the meaning of a term, word or phrase. The term to be defined is known as the definiendum (Latin: that which is to be defined). The words which define it are known as the definiens (Latin: that which is doing the defining)

(2) the action or process of defining

(3) the action or the power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear

(4) a statement expressing the essential nature of something

(5) a statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol

Answer 2

A definition is a statement of the meaning of a term, word or phrase. The term to be defined is known as the definiendum (Latin: that which is to be defined). The words which define it are known as the definiens (Latin: that which is doing the defining).

A definition may either give the meaning that a term bears in general use (a descriptive definition), or that which the speaker intends to impose upon it for the purpose of his or her discourse.


Other definitions of a definition are:

1. The act of defining or making definite, distinct, or clear.

2. The formal statement of the meaning or significance of a word, phrase, etc.

3. A statement conveying fundamental character.

4. The act or process of stating a precise meaning or significance; formulation of a meaning.

For more details see:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Definition

Answer 3

To define the defination I would like to say " a group of words in the best systematic way so that one can understand the thing in most easier way".

Answer 4

If it works for the word/phrase - it's all good, go for it!