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definition meaning in Sanskrit

शब्दार्थ śabdārtha

/ˌdɛf.ɪˈnɪʃ.ən/

definition in Sanskrit: शब्दार्थ (śabdārtha). In English, definition means a statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

Sanskrit words for definition

statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol
शब्दार्थ śabdārtha

English meaning of definition

  1. noun A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
  2. noun A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
  3. noun A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation.
  4. noun The action or process of defining.

Full definition of definition

definition in a sentence

  • Your definition of "elephant" needs to be more precise than "a big animal with large ears".
  • Her comic genius is beyond definition.
  • The definition of a telescope.

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Questions about definition in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of definition in Sanskrit?
Definition in Sanskrit is शब्दार्थ (śabdārtha).
definition इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Definition: शब्दार्थ (śabdārtha).
What does definition mean in English?
Definition means a statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.

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