Definir



Example: Vamos definir o horário da reunião amanhã cedo.

Definition


"Definir" means to establish or determine something clearly and precisely, such as setting a time, scope, or characteristics. It involves making a decision or setting boundaries, as in deciding the meeting time for tomorrow morning.

Etymology


The word "definir" comes from the Latin verb 'definire,' which means to limit or determine. It entered Portuguese through Old French 'definir.' Did you know? The root 'finis' means 'end,' so "definir" originally implied setting an end or boundary to something.

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