Cool MateDefinition vs Explanation
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Definition
Explanation
| Definition | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃn/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/"]/ |
| Bedeutung | A clear explanation of the meaning of a word. | A statement or description that makes something clear. |
| Beispiel | The definition of love can vary from person to person. | The teacher gave a clear explanation of the difficult concept. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 1.000 (sehr häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | B1 | A2 |
| Wortart | noun | noun |
| Kollokationen | careful, clear, concise, give (somebody), offer (somebody), propose, encompass something, include something, according to a/the definition, by definition, under a/the definition, careful, clear, concise, give (somebody), offer (somebody), propose, encompass something, include something, according to a/the definition, by definition, under a/the definition | convincing, credible, good, have, give (somebody), offer (somebody), lie, emerge, occur to somebody, in explanation, without explanation, explanation about, an attempt at explanation, by way of explanation, convincing, credible, good, have, give (somebody), offer (somebody), lie, emerge, occur to somebody, in explanation, without explanation, explanation about, an attempt at explanation, by way of explanation |
| Antonyme | ambiguity, confusion | confusion, mystification |
| Häufige Fehler | Confused with 'definitive' which refers to something final or conclusive., Using it in a grammatical context where 'meaning' is more suitable., Mistaking it for 'definer', which is a person who defines. | 'Explanation' is often confused with 'explanation' versus 'explanatory'., Sometimes learners forget to use 'an' before 'explanation'., Using 'explain' instead of 'explanation' in noun forms. |
| Hinweise zur Verwendung | Use 'definition' when discussing the meaning of words in educational contexts. It is appropriate for formal writing and informal conversations but avoid it in overly casual settings. | Use 'explanation' in neutral contexts. It’s suitable for formal writing, but can also be used in conversation. Avoid it in very casual or slang contexts. |
Häufige Fragen: Definition vs Explanation
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Definition und Explanation?
Definition: A clear explanation of the meaning of a word. Explanation: A statement or description that makes something clear.
Was ist häufiger: Definition und Explanation?
Definition ist im Alltagsenglisch am häufigsten.
Was ist anspruchsvoller: Definition und Explanation?
Definition ist das höchste Niveau, bei B1, auf der CEFR-Skala.
Sind Definition und Explanation auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?
Definition: B1, Explanation: A2 auf der CEFR-Skala.
Welche Wortart sind Definition und Explanation?
Definition: noun, Explanation: noun.
Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?
Definition: The definition of love can vary from person to person. Explanation: The teacher gave a clear explanation of the difficult concept.
Kann ich Definition und Explanation austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Definition und Explanation sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.