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Definition defining in American English

defining adjective

adjective
/dɪˈfaɪnɪŋ/
1

a defining event or moment is one that decides everything that happens afterwards

Example

We are at a defining moment in our history.

Synonyms and related words
turning point peak climax
2

a defining feature or characteristic is one that is completely typical of something and allows it to be identified

Example

Tagging is one of the defining characteristics of Web 2.0 services.

Synonyms and related words
typical traditional usual
Definition defining in American English