definition

définition

Explication de ce que signifie un mot, une expression ou un signe.

En anglais simple : 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.

Comment l'utiliser : definition of something (What is the definition of this word?)

Synonymes : explanation

Expressions courantes : definition of something, dictionary definition, clear definition

définition, netteté

Degré de clarté avec lequel on distingue les petits détails d'une image.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : clarity, sharpness

Contraires : blur

Expressions courantes : high definition, image definition, poor definition

définition

Netteté de la forme ou des contours d'une chose, notamment d'une partie du corps.

En anglais simple : 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.

Synonymes : distinctness

Expressions courantes : muscle definition, waist definition, clear definition