Definition:Definition

Definition
A definition lays down the meaning of a concept.

It is a statement which tells the reader what something is.

It can be understood as an equation in (usually) natural language.

Some authors distinguish between particular types of definition, particularly of symbols:

Also defined as
In the words of :


 * A definition is a declaration that a certain newly-introduced symbol or combination of symbols is to mean the same as a certain other combination of symbols of which the meaning is already known.

Note
When a definiens contains "if", the intent is generally "".

On, the standard style is to use "".

Also see

 * Definition:Definiendum
 * Definition:Definiens
 * Definition:Undefined Term


 * Definition:Circular Definition

You can't get much more circular than defining the definition of definition.