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define

returns the definition/meaning of the word

Calling Sequence

meaning = define(word)

Parameters

word:

An English Word whose definition is needed.

meaning:

A string or a column of strings that contains the definitions. One definition per row.

Description

returns a string or a column of strings that contain the definitions/meanings of the given word. Around 176000 definitions for 112000 distinct words are supported.

Examples

define('aback') //returns the possible meanings of 'aback'
--> define aback
 ans  =
!Aback (adv.) Toward the back or rear; backward.                                         !
!Aback (adv.) Behind; in the rear.                                                       !
!Aback (adv.) Backward against the mast; -- said of the sails when pressed by the wind.  !
!Aback (n.) An abacus.                                                                   !

define('ostentatious') // returns the meaning of 'ostentatious'

Authors

Bibliography

http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/~ralph/OPTED/


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