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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

defining moment

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.94 in modern English

Syllables
defin-ing -mo-ment
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A moment in time that defines something, such as a person's success or failure, achievement or demise, talent, etc.

noun

A point at which the essential nature or character of a person, group, etc., is revealed or identified.

Inflected Forms

defining moments (plural)

Phrases

critical mass killer app make-or-break moment of truth career-defining

Frequently Paired Words

critical mass killer app make-or-break moment of truth career-defining

Questions

What does defining moment mean?
A moment in time that defines something, such as a person's success or failure, achievement or demise, talent, etc.

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