| Main Entry: | well-defined |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | clear |
Synonyms: |
apparent, audible, clear-cut, comprehensible, distinct, explicit, graspable, intelligible, legible, lucent, lucid, obvious, plain, precise, sharp, spelled out, straightforward, transparent, unambiguous, unblurred, understandable, well-marked |
| Main Entry: | clean-cut |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | neat, clearly outlined |
Synonyms: |
categorical, chiseled, clear, definite, definitive, etched, explicit, express, sharp, specific, unambiguous, well-defined |
Antonyms: |
ruffled |
| Main Entry: | clear-cut |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | definite |
Synonyms: |
assured, categorical, crystalline, decided, definitive, distinct, evident, explicit, express, indubitable, lucent, lucid, obvious, plain, precise, pronounced, sharp-cut, specific, straightforward, unambiguous, undisputed, undoubted, unequivocal, unquestioned, well-defined |
Antonyms: |
ambiguous, fuzzy, indefinite, vague |
| Main Entry: | definite |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | exact, clear |
Synonyms: |
audible, bold, categorical, clean-cut, clear-cut, clearly defined, complete, crisp, definitive, determined, distinct, distinguishable, downright, explicit, express, fixed, forthright, full, graphic, incisive, marked, minute, not vague, obvious, palpable, particular, plain, positive, precise, pronounced, ringing, severe, sharp, silhouetted, specific, straightforward, tangible, unambiguous, undubitable, unequivocal, unmistakable, visible, vivid, well-defined, well-grounded, well-marked |
| Notes: | definite means 'precise and unmistakable,' 'clear, sharply delineated'; definitive means 'final and conclusive,' 'complete, final, ultimate' - so a definitive example is a perfect example |
Antonyms: |
imprecise, indefinite, indistinct, inexact, not clear, obscure, uncertain, unclear, undefined, vague |
| Main Entry: | distinct |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | apparent, obvious |
Synonyms: |
audible, categorical, clean-cut, clear, clear-cut, decided, definite, enunciated, evident, explicit, express, incisive, lucid, manifest, marked, noticeable, palatable, patent, perspicuous, plain, prescribed, recognizable, sharp, sharp-cut, specific, transparent, trenchant, unambiguous, unequivocal, unmistakable, well-defined |
Antonyms: |
ambiguous, fuzzy, hazy, indistinct, obscure, undefined, vague |
| Main Entry: | precise |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | exact, accurate |
Synonyms: |
absolute, actual, categorical, circumscribed, clear-cut, correct, decisive, definite, determinate, explicit, express, fixed, individual, limited, literal, narrow, nice, on the button, on the money, on the nose, particular, proper, restricted, right, rigid, rigorous, specific, strict, stringent, unequivocal, very, well-defined |
Antonyms: |
ambiguous, false, imprecise, inaccurate, inexact, questionable |
| Main Entry: | trenchant |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | sarcastic, scathing |
Synonyms: |
acerbic, acid, acidulous, acute, astringent, biting, caustic, clear, clear-cut, crisp, critical, crushing, cutting, distinct, driving, dynamic, effective, effectual, emphatic, energetic, explicit, forceful, forcible, graphic, hurtful, impressive, incisive, intense, keen, mordant, penetrating, piquant, pointed, potent, powerful, pungent, razor-sharp, salient, salty, sardonic, sententious, severe, sharp, significant, strong, tart, to the point, unequivocal, unsparing, vigorous, weighty, well-defined |
Antonyms: |
frivolous, gentle, impotent, kind, nice, weak |
| Main Entry: | well-defined |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | clear |
Synonyms: |
apparent, audible, clear-cut, comprehensible, distinct, explicit, graspable, intelligible, legible, lucent, lucid, obvious, plain, precise, sharp, spelled out, straightforward, transparent, unambiguous, unblurred, understandable, well-marked |