defining
di fahy ning
- n any process serving to define the shape of something
- v determine the essential quality of
- v give a definition for the meaning of a word
- v determine the nature of
- v show the form or outline of
- v decide upon or fix definitely
- As the candidates lurch toward the ultimate defining moment of Election Day, we'll be there every step of the way.
- For a long time, lesbians and gays have been defining themselves into the ordinary fabric of life.
- Everything Perez does reflects his philosophy that "Every time you make an act, not only are you defining yourself, but you're defining the world around you.