Definition vs. Definitionally — What's the Difference?

A definition is a statement of the meaning of a term (a word, phrase, or other set of symbols). Definitions can be classified into two large categories, intensional definitions (which try to give the sense of a term) and extensional definitions (which try to list the objects that a term describes).

In a definitional manner; as a definition.

A statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary

The degree of distinctness in outline of an object, image, or sound

A statement of the meaning of a word, phrase, or term, as in a dictionary entry.

A statement or description of the fundamental character or scope of something

The act or process of stating a precise meaning or significance; formulation of a meaning

The state of being clearly outlined

The level of detail in a recording, production, or digital encoding of an image or sound.

A statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol (dictionary definitions).

A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.

A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation

The action or process of defining.

The act of defining; determination of the limits.

A product of defining.

The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.

Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.

Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.

Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.

(bodybuilding) The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.

(programming) A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).

(mathematics) A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.

The act of defining; determination of the limits; as, a telescope accurate in definition.

Act of ascertaining and explaining the signification; a description of a thing by its properties; an explanation of the meaning of a word or term; as, the definition of "circle;" the definition of "wit;" an exact definition; a loose definition.

Description; sort.

An exact enunciation of the constituents which make up the logical essence.

Distinctness or clearness, as of an image formed by an optical instrument; precision in detail.

A concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol

Clarity of outline;