definiamo

Definiamo is the first-person plural present indicative form of the Italian verb definire, meaning to define. It is also used as an imperative in the noi form to express an exhortation such as “let us define.” In ordinary statements it corresponds to “we define,” while in instructive or collaborative contexts it functions as “let us define.”

Grammatical aspects include its role as a common form in definitions, explanations, and methodological steps. When used in a sentence as an imperative, definimo conveys a collective action and is often found in textbooks, glossaries, and manuals to guide readers through the process of defining terms or concepts.

Usage and context include:

- Definiamo questa parola come l’insieme di elementi che soddisfano determinate condizioni. (Let us define this word as the set of elements that satisfy certain conditions.)

- Definiamo le regole del gioco prima di iniziare. (Let us define the rules of the game before we begin.)

- In a scholarly or collaborative setting, definire e definirebbe le basi è comune to establish shared understanding.

Translations into English hinge on context: “we define” or “let us define.” The form is widely used in educational and argumentative writing to frame a definition, outline criteria, or propose a methodological step.

Etymology: definire is an Italian verb derived from Latin, with definire as the root for definition-related terms in Italian. The word definiamo thus shares its root with related terms like definizione (definition) and definitorio (definitional).

See also: definire, definizione, definitorio.