Wiktionary
n. (context semantics English) A descriptive definition specifying one of the commonly used meanings of the defined term.
WordNet
n. a definition that reports the standard uses of a word or phrase or symbol
Usage examples of "dictionary definition".
The word, till now no more than a dictionary definition to me, took on new meaning, and I was frightened.
But it isn't safe to assume that the dictionary definition of peace has any connection with the official Communist meaning, since even yesterday's pravda may be reversed tomorrow.
But it isn't safe to assume that the dictionary definition of peace has any connection with the official Communist meaning, since even yesterday's Pravda may be reversed tomorrow.
There's a lot more to autism than anyone could fit into a dictionary definition.
So, by dictionary definition and a lot of discussions with Campbell and fellow writers of that time, science fiction has to do with the material universe and sciences.
The dictionary definition has lots of different dimensions, but, roughly speaking, a society is democratic to the extent that people in it have meaningful opportunities to take part in the formation of public policy.
She was giggling, according to the literal word of the dictionary definition.
I know the dictionary definition of the word, but that's about all.