v.tr.
1. give the exact meaning of (a word etc.).
2 describe or explain the scope of (define one's position).
3 make clear, esp. in outline (well-defined image).
4 mark out the boundary or limits of.
5 (of properties) make up the total character of.
Derivatives:
definable adj. definer n.
Etymology: ME f. OF definer ult. f. L definire (as DE-, finire finish, f. finis end)