Academic Vocabulary - Define

Front

What does the word 'define' mean?

Back

To state the meaning of something precisely.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

Which word is a synonym for 'define'?

Back

Characterize.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does it mean to 'explain' something?

Back

To make something clear or easy to understand.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

In the sentence, 'The parents defined the rules,' what does 'defined' mean?

Back

Set or stated clearly.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is a 'definition'?

Back

A statement that explains the meaning of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to 'characterize' something?

Back

To describe the distinctive qualities or features of something.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

Can you give an example of using 'define' in a sentence?

Back

Can you define what it means to be 'on fleek'?.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is the meaning of 'meaning' in the context of a definition?

Back

The idea or concept that a word or phrase represents.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does it mean to 'compare' two things?

Back

To look at the similarities and differences between them.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is the purpose of a definition?

Back

To provide clarity and understanding of a term.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C