defined

(verb) determine the essential quality of. Synonyms: specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitate.

(verb) give a definition for the meaning of a word. Synonyms: define. Example: "Define `sadness'."

(verb) determine the nature of. Synonyms: define. Example: "What defines a good wine?."

(verb) show the form or outline of. Synonyms: define, delineate. Examples: "The tree was clearly defined by the light." "The camera could define the smallest object."

(verb) decide upon or fix definitely. Synonyms: specify, set, determine, define, fix, limit. Examples: "Fix the variables." "Specify the parameters."

(adj) clearly characterized or delimited. Synonyms: defined (vs. undefined). Examples: "Lost in a maze of words both defined and undefined." "Each child has clearly defined duties."

(adj) showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary. Synonyms: outlined. Examples: "Hills defined against the evening sky." "The setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hill."