definition

definición

Explicación de lo que significa una palabra, expresión o signo.

En inglés sencillo: An explanation of what a word, phrase, or sign means.

• The dictionary gives a simple definition.
• Can you explain the definition of this term?
• These two definitions describe slightly different meanings.

Cómo se usa: definition of something (What is the definition of this word?)

Sinónimos: explanation

Expresiones frecuentes: definition of something, dictionary definition, clear definition

definición, nitidez

Grado de claridad con que se ven los pequeños detalles de una imagen.

En inglés sencillo: How clearly you can see the small details in an image.

• The new screen gives better definition.
• The photograph lost definition when we enlarged it.
• These videos were recorded in high definition.

Sinónimos: clarity, sharpness

Antónimos: blur

Expresiones frecuentes: high definition, image definition, poor definition

definición

Claridad de la forma o los bordes de algo, especialmente de una parte del cuerpo.

En inglés sencillo: The clear shape or edges of something, especially part of the body.

• The jacket gives her waist more definition.
• Regular exercise improved his muscle definition.
• Soft lighting reduced the definition of the sculpture’s edges.

Sinónimos: distinctness

Expresiones frecuentes: muscle definition, waist definition, clear definition