defining

Saydi-FYN-ing/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/

2 meanings of defining

1
verb
Present participle of define. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.
She is defining the new rules for the game right now.
Defining your goals early helps you stay focused.
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2
adjective
Showing the most important quality that makes someone or something different.
Winning that race was the defining moment of her career.
Kindness is his defining quality.
Similardistinguishing, characteristic, distinctive, essential, key
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defining is a form of define

define, verb: To say what a word or sign means. Full entry

Forms: definedefines he/she/itdefining -ing formdefined past tense, past participle
Spelling: define → defining: drop the e, add -ing

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