Defining
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Defining
verb
- To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
"the defining power of an optical instrument"
- To settle, decide (an argument etc.)
- To express the essential nature of something.
"I define myself as a techno-anarchist."
- To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
"The textbook defined speed as velocity divided by time."
- To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.
"Person 1: Is she good at math?"
adjective
- Serving to define or distinguish.
"The ability to reproduce is a defining characteristic of living organisms."
Anagrams of Defining
Letter Values
d2
e1
f4
i1
n1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Defining
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Defining"
Defining is a 8-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Defining" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "defining" is a medium-scoring word.