{"era":"current","word":"defined","meaning":"stated or described the exact meaning of","children":[{"era":"1300s","word":"define","meaning":"to limit, to determine boundaries","children":[{"era":"classical","word":"definire","meaning":"to set limits, to bound","children":[{"era":"classical","word":"de- + finire","meaning":"from + to finish/limit","children":[],"language":"Latin"}],"language":"Latin"}],"language":"Middle English"}],"language":"Modern English"}