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Universal Words noun 1 [C,U] an explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase, especially in a dictionary; the act of stating the meanings of words and phrases: clear simple definitions * Neighbours by definition live close by (= this is what being a neighbour means). 2 [C] what an idea, etc. means: What's your definition of happiness? * There is no agreed definition of what a comprehensive school should be. 3 [U] the quality of being clear and easy to see: The definition of the digital TV pictures is excellent.