English · Word Candidate

defining

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Serving to define or distinguish.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

giúp định nghĩa hoặc phân biệt

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Adjective

The ability to reproduce is a defining characteristic of living organisms.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “defining” mean?

Serving to define or distinguish.

Is “defining” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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