Defining
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The act of stating the exact meaning of something, or establishing the essential qualities or characteristics that make something distinctive. Also means determining the boundaries or extent of something.
“The defining moment of her career came when she won the prestigious international award.”
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de·fin·ing
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Contains double 'I' and 'N'; common letters 'D', 'F', 'G'; vowels 'E', 'I' provide coverage
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8-letter word worth 13 points; the 'F' and 'G' tiles offer good scoring opportunities
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