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defined

[dih-fahynd] / dɪˈfaɪnd /

ADJECTIVE

accurate

Synonyms

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authentic careful correct definite detailed exact factual meticulous proper rigorous scientific skillful solid specific strict systematic true

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close concrete deft discriminating discriminative distinct explicit faithful genuine judicious just literal matter-of-fact methodical on the button on the money on the nose particular punctilious punctual regular right rigid scrupulous severe sharp ultraprecise unerring unmistakable veracious

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careless counterfeit easygoing false general imprecise improper inaccurate incorrect indefinite inexact lenient uncareful uncertain undetailed unreal unreliable unsuitable untrustworthy vague

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doubtful erroneous faulty lax misleading mistaken questionable untruthful wrong

ADJECTIVE

bounded

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belted bordered surrounded

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circumscribed compassed delimited edged encircled enclosed encompassed enveloped fenced flanked fringed girdled hedged hog-tied restricted rimmed ringed walled

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boundaried contiguous definite determinate finite limitary

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free loose unbounded unconfined unlimited

ADJECTIVE

certain

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individual numerous particular precise special specific specified various

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a couple a few divers express many marked one regular several singular some sundry upwards of

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common general imprecise indefinite inexact usual

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questionable uncertain undecided unpredictable unsure

ADJECTIVE

definite

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precise

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assigned assured beyond doubt circumscribed convinced decided determinate determined established guaranteed limited narrow prescribed restricted set settled sure

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imprecise indefinite indeterminate indistinct inexact not clear obscure uncertain unclear undefined unfixed unlimited vague

ADJECTIVE

exposed

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bare disclosed discovered naked resolved solved uncovered unprotected

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bared caught clear debunked denuded divulged exhibited manifest open peeled revealed shown stripped unmasked unsealed unveiled

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apparent brought to light dug up evident for show found out laid bare made manifest on display on view on-the-spot unconcealed unhidden unsheltered visible

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clothed hidden

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ambiguous blocked closed concealed obscure unclear vague

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guarded private protected safe secret sheltered shielded

ADJECTIVE

fixed

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agreed certain definite definitive inflexible limited planned precise resolved restricted settled stated

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abiding arranged circumscribed confirmed decided enduring firm level narrow prearranged rigged rooted set steady still stipulated unbending

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changeless determinate in the bag inalterable inveterate never-failing set-up steadfast sure unblinking unchangeable undeviating unfaltering unflinching unmodifiable unmovable unqualified unwavering

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imprecise indefinite questionable uncertain unlimited unreliable

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flexible soft undecided unstable weak

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changeable irresolute unestablished unsteady variable

ADJECTIVE

limited

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finite narrow

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bound bounded checked circumscribed confined constrained controlled curbed delimited fixed hampered local modified particular qualified reserved restrained sectional

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determinate hemmed in precise topical

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unrestricted

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extroverted free general indefinite outgoing unbounded unlimited

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OK adequate limitless satisfactory sufficient

ADJECTIVE

outlined

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banded bordered bounded circumscribed delimited delineated edged girdled marked zoned

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configurated

ADJECTIVE

represented

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characterized described expressed pictured

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delineated drawn illustrated interpreted mirrored personified portrayed revealed sketched symbolized

ADJECTIVE

restricted

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barred blocked closed confined controlled deprived prescribed reduced restrained secured shortened tethered

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bound bounded bridled chained checked clogged cramped curbed decreased deterred diminished encircled fastened fettered foiled frustrated governed hampered hitched impeded inhibited manacled moderated modified narrowed obstructed prevented repressed stayed stopped suppressed surrounded tempered

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held-back reined in small

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free unbounded

ADJECTIVE

special

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appropriate certain different exceptional exclusive extraordinary individual limited main major memorable particular peculiar personal primary proper rare significant specialized specific unique unusual

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best characteristic chief choice express first gala set smashing sole

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definite designated determinate earmarked especial festive marked momentous out of the ordinary red-letter reserved restricted select uncommon unreal

Antonyms

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OK common commonplace conventional familiar general improper indefinite insignificant like minor normal ordinary regular secondary similar standard uncertain unimportant unlimited unnoteworthy unrestricted unsuitable usual

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least worst

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indistinctive undistinguished

ADJECTIVE

veridical

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authentic careful close concrete correct definite deft detailed discriminating discriminative distinct exact explicit factual faithful genuine judicious just literal matter-of-fact methodical meticulous on the button on the money on the nose particular precise proper punctilious punctual regular right rigid rigorous scientific scrupulous severe sharp skillful solid specific strict systematic true truthful ultraprecise unerring unmistakable veracious

Example Sentences

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The effect on sentiment, the researchers find, comes not just from higher prices, but from how far and how often conditions have deviated from the relative stability that defined the prepandemic period.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

"She has already taken bold action to simplify and strengthen the organisation such as announcing the move to a clearly defined upstream/downstream model."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“The estate bears the name Shoemaker originally gave his villa, ‘Cedar Cliff’—a designation that eventually defined the very road on which it stands.”

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Talk to any musician, regardless of genre, and they will tell you Davis defined swagger and cool.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Coach told Rachel to grab me a lame, a conductive jacket that defined the scoring area on the fencer.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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