defining

English

Verb

defining

1. present participle and gerund of define

Adjective

defining (comparative more defining, superlative most defining)

1. Serving to define or distinguish.

   The ability to reproduce is a defining characteristic of living organisms.

Derived terms

• definingly
• defining moment
• defining relative clause
• nondefining

Translations

Translations

• Spanish: definidor, definiente, característico (es)

Anagrams

• fiending