defining moment

noun

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

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Meanings

noundefining moment (plural defining moments)

plural defining moments

  1. A moment in time that defines something, such as a person's success or failure, achievement or demise, talent, etc.
  2. A point at which the essential nature or character of a person, group, etc., is revealed or identified.
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APA

defining moment. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defining%20moment

MLA

“defining moment.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defining%20moment. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “defining moment,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/defining%20moment.

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