This is the 3086th most frequent Dutch word.
definitie
"Definition."
In this sentence, 'definitie' directly refers to the explanation or meaning of a word as found in a dictionary.
De definitie van het woord in het woordenboek is erg duidelijk.
The definition of the word in the dictionary is very clear.
Here, 'definitie' is used to contrast a precise and formal explanation with a less structured description.
Zijn uitleg leek meer op een definitie dan op een eenvoudige beschrijving.
His explanation seemed more like a definition than a simple description.
In this context, 'definitie' is associated with the deep and often debated understanding of a concept or term.