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well-de⋅fined

[wel-di-fahynd]
–adjective
sharply or clearly stated, outlined, described, etc.: a well-defined character; a well-defined boundary.

Origin:
1695–1705
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well-de·fined   (wěl'dĭ-fīnd')
adj.  
  1. Having definite and distinct lines or features: a well-defined silhouette.

  2. Accurately and unambiguously stated or described: a well-defined argument.

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