I’ve been trying to find the word for a person who thinks they’re always sick when they’re perfectly healthy (often used as a way to get attention). However there aren’t many resources to find a word based on the definition. If I hear or read a word, I can look it up in the dictionary and if I know a word but want a similar one, I can turn to the thesaurus. But if I know there’s a word with a specialized definition, that’s unlikely to have synonyms, I don’t know how to find it. A Google search didn’t show any immediate results so I’ve been brainstorming of ways to find a word by its definition, but nothing seems to come to mind. Categorizing words might be a good way to allow them to be browsed, but that could also be time consuming.
I finally found the word (hypochondriac) by reading it somewhere and recognizing it as the word I was looking for, but there must be an easier way.
A definition is the meaning or significance of a word, not
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Posted: Monday, February 3, 2014 5:14:31 PM |
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I hope there’s a word that exists for this definition:
a person who does not swear
If you know the word, or if you can create it, I love you so much and Thank You!
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Even though this isn’t the strict definition, «Pollyanna» works for me.
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Modest, proprietor, meek…
«Expletive deleted» [editor of Nixon’s Watergate tapes]
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non-committer
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a person not using swear words/foul language
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A Saint.
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a prig? — no that’s negative
a clean-mouthed person ?
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Ray41 wrote:
A Saint.
hahahahhaa
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Posted: Tuesday, February 4, 2014 7:20:49 AM |
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Well, if swearing is profanity — and the opposite of profane is sacred…..
Seriously, the closest I would get to a single word would be non-profaner?
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For heaven’s sake: Non-maledictonary!
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Polite?
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IMcRout wrote:
For heaven’s sake: Non-maledictonary!
you mean a female dictionary?
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Crazy ?
a Good Language man ?
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Wouldn’t that exclude another group of people? 
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thar wrote:
IMcRout wrote:
For heaven’s sake: Non-maledictonary!
you mean a female dictionary?
I’m dying here… can’t breathe… 
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Mute.
На основании Вашего запроса эти примеры могут содержать грубую лексику.
На основании Вашего запроса эти примеры могут содержать разговорную лексику.
Many times people want to know the definition of betrayal.
It’s a good option for those who don’t need a full-fledged dictionary app but still want to know the definition of things.
Это хороший вариант для тех, кто не нуждается в полноценном словарном приложении, но все еще хочет знать определение вещей.
You know the definition of crazy, right?
Do you not know the definition of the word «separated»?
Do you know the definition of funny story?
Mike, you… you know the definition…
They may know the definition, but they do not have the integrity to make the words a real part of their lives.
Они могут знать определение, но не имеют видения, которое позволило бы сделать слова реальной частью своей жизни».
What difference is it going to make to you if you know the definition?
Would you like to know the definition of the word «chrome?»
In order to understand where this blog is going, you will need to know the definition of «archetype» in Jungian Psychology.
Для того, чтобы понять, где этот блог будет, то вам нужно знать определение «архетип» в психологии Юнга.
While most self-made millionaires know a little something about hard work, they also tend to have a pretty extensive vocabulary as well, meaning they truly know the definition of some important terms and what these terms mean.
Тогда как большинство самодельных миллионеров немного знакомы с тем, что такое тяжелая работа, они также, как правило, имеют довольно обширный словарный запас, что означает, что они действительно знают определение некоторых важных терминов, и что эти термины означают.
«A computer can know the definition of a word, but it doesn’t understand the meaning of words within a larger context»
Компьютер может знать определение слов, но он не понимает их значения в более широком контексте.
Many people know the definition of the word «desire», but not many know how to call a desire to do something.
Многие знают определение слова «желание , но не многие знают, как вызвать у себя желание делать какое-то действие.
Now we know the definition.
You know the definition of insanity?
People who cheat, don’t know the definition of love.
When we don’t know the definition of a word, we turn to the dictionary.
Do you know the definition of poverty?
I didn’t know the definition of housewife.
In the beginning, it is important to know the definition of.
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definition — перевод на русский
/ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/
It’s a clear, relevant definition.
Это вполне ясное и уместное определение.
I confess I have difficulty accepting a definition that says:
Признаюсь, мне сложно принять определение, которое гласит:
«A,» definition.
Определение.
— I need a clear definition.
— Дайте точное определение.
— A better definition, but still not quite accurate.
— Это определение уже лучше, но все еще недостаточно соответствует.
Показать ещё примеры для «определение»…
Beauty has taken on a broader definition to include mind, spirit, values, ideas.
Понятие красоты стало шире и теперь включает в себя и ум, и духовные ценности.
Not to probe your definition of sex or fidelity for this proceeding but while having your affair—
Не будем сейчас расследовать ваше понятие о сексе и верности для процесса но изменяя…
Someone’s definition of what constitutes cheating is in direct proportion to how much they themselves want to cheat.
Когда чье-то понятие измены находится в прямой пропорции желания изменять.
This could mean that the land occupied by the camp doesn’t fall under any statutory definition of unclaimed or unincorporated.
А это значит, что земля на которой находится лагерь не подпадает под понятие невостребованной или не имеющей статуса.
I think that you’re stretching the definition of friendship just a little bit.
Боюсь, ты слишком вольно трактуешь понятие дружбы. Самую малость.
Показать ещё примеры для «понятие»…
But that depends on your definition of floppy.
Но это зависит от вашего представления о мягкости.
In Europe we have another perspective on the American definition of friendship.
Прошу прощения, но в Европе совсем иные представления о том, что такое дружба по-американски.
Our definitions of policing may vary marginally.
Наши представления о полиции кардинально расходятся.
We just have different definitions of fun, and mine doesn’t include urinary tract infections and dry heaving.
У нас просто разные представления о веселье, и мое не включает заражение мочевого тракта и алкогольного отравления.
You and I have different definitions of emergency, then.
Значит, у нас с вами разные представления о срочности.
Показать ещё примеры для «представления»…
The actual definition of tenacity.
Настоящее значение упорства.
Have we changed the definition of «a proven fact» to «crap you made up»?
Разве мы изменили значение «доказанного факта» на «фигню, которую ты выдумал»?
Principal Cox seriously needs to change his definition of feminism.
Директору Коксу нужно серьезно пересмотреть значение феминизма.
— Definition?
— Его значение?
And you both use the standard definition of the word «now»?
И вы оба имеете в виду обычное значение слова «сейчас»?
Показать ещё примеры для «значение»…
«That is this man’s definition of lazy.»
Вот этот человек определенно ленивый.»
And I believe that that, my friends, Is the definition of an airtight alibi.
И я полагаю, друзья мои, что что это определённо отличное алиби.
It’s the definition of soul mates.
Это определенно родные души.
That by definition is not a great photo.
Это определенно не самое удачное фото.
You’re the definition of damaged goods.
Ты определенно поврежденный товар.
Показать ещё примеры для «определённо»…
Now it used to be the definitions of a mother was simple. It’s the dear lady who gave birth to you.
Раньше определение слова «мать» было простым – то прекрасная женщина, которая родила тебя.
Your definition of cool must include a lame sense of humor, ultracompetitive and has a sports analogy for everything.
В твое определение слова «классный» должны входить хромающее чувство юмора, нездоровая любовь к соревнованиям и спортивные аналогии ко всему на свете.
So I looked up the definition of «tradition» in the dictionary.
Так что я посмотрел определение слова «традиция» в словаре.
The policies are-— look up the definition, my friend-— they’re socialist.
Посмотри определение слова, друг мой… они социалисты.
Do you not know the definition of the word «separated»?
Ты знаешь определение слова «разошлись»?
Показать ещё примеры для «определение слова»…
Fine. Jim and I have different definitions of friendship.
Мы с Джимом по-разному понимаем дружбу.
Well, I think we all know the definition of people. Yeah.
Я думал, мы все отлично понимаем, что такое люди.
I think we have different definitions of «fun.»
Да. Мы понимаем веселье по-разному.
I think we may have very different definitions of that word.
Похоже, мы по-разному понимаем это слово.
You and I have very different definitions of the word «party.»
Кажется, под «вечеринкой» мы понимаем разные вещи.
Показать ещё примеры для «понимаем»…
[chuckles] by definition of being in this family,
По сути, являясь частью этой семьи
Now, if Mei Chen controls these dreams, then by definition they are not, in fact, lucid.
Теперь, когда Мей Чен контролирует эти сны, То по сути они не являются ясными.
Now, Luther though a Thomist by definition, departed from him
Лютер, хоть и фомист по сути, отступил от него
Uh, actually, uh, this is your job, so, by definition, it’s your concern.
Вообще-то, это твоя работа, так что, по сути, это твоё дело.
She accused me of ghosting him, and I get that she’s 15 and by definition that makes her a bitch, but it’s, like, really fucking with me.
Она обвинила меня в том, что я отреклась от него, и я понимаю, что ей только 15, и по сути это делает её сукой, но это как будто я — блядь на самом деле.
Показать ещё примеры для «сути»…
Of course, my definition of monogamy includes sex with prostitutes.
Но мое понимание моногамии не исключает секса с проститутками.
My work is not decoration… it is definition… and this… this is my gift.
Моя работа не украшать.. а давать понимание.. и в этом..
You found out some crows died in Somalia 18 years ago. You know, your definition of «paid off»
Знаешь, твое понимание «результата»
You have a funny definition of justice.
У вас забавное понимание правосудия.
And, of course, the problem… with Martin’s definition of the novella… is that it really only applies to him.
И конечно же, проблема… своеобразного понимания Мартином такого литературного жанра как новелла… заключается в том, что только к нему она и может быть применима.
Показать ещё примеры для «понимание»…
And that’s I suppose, a classical definition of physical dependence.
И это, я полагаю, классическое описание физической зависимости.
That’s the definition of a hero.
Это описание героя.
The definition of someone who’s suicidal means they’re under duress.
Описание людей, покончивших жизнь самоубийством означает, что они находятся под давлением.
I believe, Dudley, that is the definition of cannon fodder.
Я убежден, Дадли, что это описание пушечного мяса.
the very definition of insanity.
Точное описание безумия.
Показать ещё примеры для «описание»…
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know verb
(HAVE INFORMATION)
«Where did he go?» «I don’t know.»
«What does it cost?» «Ask Kate. She’ll know.»
I don’t know anything about this.
She knew (= was aware) (that) something was wrong.
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
- knowI know you’ve been hiding something from me.
- be familiar withI’m very familiar with accounting software.
- informedit’s important to keep the public informed about the steps they’re taking.
- be apprised ofThe suspect will be apprised of their rights.
- realizeI realized that it was too late to stop them from finding out.
- have heard ofMost Americans have never heard of the California Air Resources Board.
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- awareWe are aware that some people are getting frustrated.
- consciousI am conscious of the need for greater scrutiny of the language used by politicians.
- cognizantMost people are cognizant of the fact that some pollsters ask leading questions.
- knowWe know that people who are stressed out look haggard.
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More examplesFewer examples
- «Will the table fit in here?» «I don’t know — let’s measure it.»
- I still don’t know whether she’s coming or not.
- It’s a bit suspicious that no one knows where he was at the time of the murder.
- No one knew how many troops had died in combat.
- «He’s been married three times.» «Oh, really? I didn’t know that!»
know verb
(BE FAMILIAR WITH)
I’ve known Daniel since we were at school together.
She grew up in Paris so she knows it well.
I’ve seen the film «Casablanca» so many times that I know a lot of it by heart (= I know it in my memory).
Knowing Karen (= from my experience of her in the past), she’ll have done a good job.
She knows her subject inside out (= very well).
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- I know the first verse of the song, but I don’t know what comes next.
- If you don’t know what the word means, look it up in a dictionary.
- It’s always awkward when you meet someone you know, but you can’t remember their name.
- He knows a lot of people, but only one or two that he’d call close friends.
- I hope she knows where to get off the bus.
Grammar
Idioms
Phrasal verbs
(Definition of know from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
know | Intermediate English
know verb
(HAVE INFORMATION)
[ I ] “Where did he go?” “I don’t know.”
know verb
(HAVE UNDERSTANDING)
know what it is (like) to
know verb
(BE FAMILIAR WITH)
know verb
(FEEL CERTAIN)
I know I’d enjoy myself if I went.
I know I’d enjoy myself if I went.
know verb
(RECOGNIZE)
Idioms
know noun
(HAVE INFORMATION)
in the know
Someone who is in the know has information about something:
(Definition of know from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of know
know
They don’t necessarily need to know us as a wholesaler.
We know that our season will have its ups and downs.
You don’t know the state of his marriage.
We’ll let you know if they take a screenshot!
I wanted to know when things were going well and when they weren’t.
And you don’t know where to go or what to do and there they were.
They are pleading with the public to report anything they may know.
I know that behind every window on every one of these little tract homes with their neat yards, there’s someone watching me and crying.
Have something you think we should know about?
Most of us at this point know what mass and weight is.
And time — you know, shipping time is everything.
You know this organization better than the three of us put together.
I want to know the rock he is standing on.
And at that time, we didn’t know where they were and what they were going to do next.
I know people who are about as conservative as you can get.
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Noun
How do you spell that word?
“Please” is a useful word.
Our teacher often used words I didn’t know.
What is the French word for car?
Describe the experience in your own words.
The lawyer used Joe’s words against him.
She gave the word to begin.
We will wait for your word before we serve dinner.
Verb
Could we word the headline differently?
tried to word the declaration exactly right
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Despite the red flags, hundreds of investors were receiving their dividends on time and word was spreading.
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Lizzie Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2023
For Lin, surviving sepsis left him determined to make sure that the word gets out about sepsis — and not just in English.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2023
Hayes became the first woman to earn the honor in 1977, earning the title after her Grammy win for best spoken word recording for Great American Documents.
—Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2023
The Clue: This word starts with a consonant and ends with a vowel.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Feb. 2023
The word comes in the wake a ransomware attack that diverted attention from the company’s plans to address lagging profitability.
—Eric Killelea, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2023
Because such people possessed no special skill or status, the word gradually fell into disrepute.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2023
Detroit police on Monday called for help from the public – a week after Kemp on Jan. 23 reported Kelly missing and began spreading the word via social media and notifying news outlets.
—Andrea May Sahouri, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2023
The word Tuesday was that more than 12,000 tickets had been sold.
—Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2023
Tennessee passed a bill that is seen as possibly banning most drag performances in the state, although a federal judge temporarily blocked it last week on the basis that it was too vaguely worded to draw boundaries.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 6 Apr. 2023
On Thursday, the meeting in New Delhi of the foreign ministers of the Group of 20, representing the world’s largest economies, failed to release a joint agreement due to opposition from China and Russia on wording about the Ukraine war.
—John Hudson, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2023
Despite the changes, top Democrat in the Arkansas House said the bill was worded too vaguely.
—Fox News, 25 Feb. 2023
What that percentage is will need to be calculated on a basis aligned with the nature of the product, the nature of the generative AI app, and the nature of how the product placement is worded.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2023
Make sure to word your instructions carefully.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2023
How is the city’s referendum worded?
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2023
In addition, how a query was worded influenced the accuracy of the model’s response.
—Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 16 Mar. 2023
The players all share a loose but focused way about them, words infielder David Fletcher used to describe the clubhouse.
—Sarah Valenzuela, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2023
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While writing your essay, you may feel the passion for using specific words that could be challenging for the reader to understand what you are referring to. In this guide, we teach you how to define a word in an essay, on a text, sentence or within a paragraph.
In as much as you understand the easy topic inside out, the potential reader may hang while reading new vocabularies.
It could be awkward if you write word-to-word definitions from your dictionary. Also, it could disorganize or be confusing if you use the definition in the wrong part.
The best way to use definitions effectively is by using your own words and remaining concise. You can opt to introduce definitions in the essay’s body instead of in the introduction.
Before elaborating the word in definition terms, determine the word is unusual enough to require a definition.
While is it acceptable for you to define technical jargon in your essay, avoid defining every advanced vocabulary in the essay.
Rephrase the definition with your own words. You must include a full quotation if you are word-to-word definition from the dictionary. For instance, you can make the sentence flow better by
defining a word like ‘workout’, as follows: “Workout is an exercise of improving one’s fitness and performance.”
If you are using in-text citations, you should cite the dictionary or the textbook that you took the definition from when you end the sentences.
When it is the first time you are using such a source, then use the full title backed by the abbreviation. By doing correct referencing of the definition source you used, you will be avoiding plagiarism in your essay.
Let the definition be in the body and not the introduction since the introduction ought to catch the reader’s attention as you lay your thesis. Alternatively, you want to avoid defining a word, then use synonyms.
Keep the definition as short as possible. But, if you believe the definition could belong, then you can break it into shorter sentences to bring clarity to your essay.
Do you want to explain something in the mid of the sentence without confusing the reader?
While it is true that you may be harboring a lot of terminologies in your context that require some explanation, you must do it tactfully to promote the flow of your sentences well.
There are three ways you can insert a definition in the mid sentences as provided by the following examples.
1. By Using Commas
You can use commas as a way of punctuating your sentence to enhance the meaning. For example:
“John and Joseph had to see Bill gates, the leader of Microsoft Corporation, and advise him….”
2. Em and En Dashes
They are not synonymous with hyphens but needed to punctuate your sentence and restore your intended meaning. For example, we can paraphrase the above sentence to appear as follows:
“John and Joseph had to see Bill gates — the leader of Microsoft Corporation — and advise him….”
3. Parenthetical Aside
It is also another suitable method to use when inserting a definition in the mid sentences to update the reader with additional facts.
“John and Joseph had to see Bill gates (the leader of Microsoft Corporation) and advise him….”
How to Quote a Definition in a Sentence/Essay
When writing your essay, you will encounter such issues which are usually unavoidable. If we assume that you are using APA style for referencing, one must quote a definition inside double-quotes.
That is “Definition” and put the author-year and page numbers.
A definition in an essay examples
- McCarthy and George (1990) defined the essay as “a literary composition which represents author’s arguments on a specific topic.” P.87
- An essay is “a literary composition which represents author’s arguments on a specific topic.” (McCarthy and George, 1990, P.87)
- McCarthy and George (1990, P.87) defined an essay as “a literary composition which represents author’s arguments on a specific topic.”
Such definitions come in handy when you are writing essays that require you to understand one thing well. A good is example is when writing a comparison essay or a definition essay. Let us explore how to write a definition essay here.
Tips How to Write a Definition essay
A definition essay could be a piece of writing where you write your own meaning. One must ensure that you research your definition well and support it by the evidence.
In addition, it could be an explanation of what specific terms means in your context. This becomes a paragraph. Check out how to write good definition paragraphs and understand them from another perspective.
Some of the terms could have literal meanings like a phone, tablet, or spoon.
Other abstracts such as truth, love, or success will depend on the person’s point of view.
Different papers carry varying meanings hence when writing one, you must be precise to help the reader understanding what you are talking about.
It could be reasonable if you remain unique as you write a definition essay. Avoid expressing meaning using the same words.
Before you choose a definition essay topic, ensure that you select an abstract word that has a complex meaning. Also, ensure that the same word is indisputable.
Tips How to Define a Word in a Text or Paragraph
1. Select a Word
The main point of view when writing an essay is selecting an idea or concept. Select a word that will describe an idea like Hate, Love, etc. ensure that you understand the term you are choosing completely.
You can read from the dictionary but avoid extracting the definition from there but explain it in your own words.
Suppose your concept is open, then find your unique define based on experience. After that, find the basis to support your definitions.
2. Select a Word That You Know
It is suitable to settle for the word that you are familiar with and you have a basic understanding of the word. Doing so helps you to write easily. For example, you can select a word like ‘pride’ because you understand its meaning and what it feels as you use it in your context.
3. Select a Word With Different Meanings
Selecting a word with plural meanings comes in handy when you believe it will bring a different meaning to various people. As you write about it, there is an opportunity to involve your understanding and interpretations of other people.
For example, one can select a word like “love” because it comes with varying meanings. Every person will understand and interoperate it uniquely.
4. Avoid Specific Things and Objects
Stay away from selecting such things as “cups “or “pillow” because it complicates your writing because you cannot write a lot on specific objects. That makes the essay appear superficial and not shrewd enough.
5. Go Online
With an internet connection, you can seek an online platform and get enough information about what you want. The internet has several scholarly academic blogs and articles.
Additionally, you can still access videos created by smart people who deeply researched different words and sharing them with you.
6. Access the Dictionary
It is true that every official word has a deeper dictionary meaning. Tactfully, it is vital that you familiarize yourself with yourself before using it in your contexts.
You must take a closer look at the definition structure before deciding to use it. Ensure that you explain it in your own understanding when writing about it.
7. Know the Origin of the Word
Before using a specific word, it is critical to study and understand its origin. One way of researching the word is involving encyclopedias to get theories and ideas about that particular word.
For instance, if you are picking a word in the medical field, then you should consult the encyclopedia in the medical field.
8. Ask Colleagues
While it is crucial to have your perspective about the word, you can still ask friends and family about the meaning of that particular word.
Let them explain to you what it feels when you mention such a particular word. Later, you can record the answers and utilize them as your sources.
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