Past tense of define
regular verb
The past tense of define is defined. The past participle is also defined.
Forms of define
| Base form (V1) | define /dɪˈfaɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | defined /dɪˈfʌɪnd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | defined /dɪˈfʌɪnd/ |
| Present participle | defining |
| Third person singular | defines |
Defined in a sentence
- Cantor defined a one-to-one correspondence between the points of the square and the points of the line segment.2013 May-June, Brian Hayes, “Crinkly Curves”, in American Scientist, volume 101, number 3, page 178
- The textbook defined speed as velocity divided by time.
- Velocity is a vector defined by the speed of an object and its direction.From the entry vector
- You will find the term defined at the end of Roman one.From the entry roman
- The Gergonne triangle is defined by the three touchpoints of the incircle on the three sides.From the entry touchpoint
Meaning of define
- verb To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
- verb To settle, decide (an argument etc.).
- verb To express the essential nature of something.
Questions about the past tense of define
- What is the past tense of define?
- The past tense of define is defined.
- What is the past participle of define?
- The past participle of define is defined.
- Is define a regular or irregular verb?
- Define is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: define (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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