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definite
[ def-uh-nit ]
adjective
- clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact:
a definite quantity;
definite directions.
Synonyms: particular, specific
- having fixed limits; bounded with precision:
a definite area.
Synonyms: well-defined
- positive; certain; sure:
It is definite that he will take the job.
- Botany. (of an inflorescence) determinate.
definite
/ dɪˈfɪnɪˌtjuːd; ˈdɛfɪnɪt /
adjective
- clearly defined; exact; explicit
- having precise limits or boundaries
- known for certain; sure
it is definite that they have won
- botany
- denoting a type of growth in which the main stem ends in a flower, as in a cymose inflorescence; determinate
- (esp of flower parts) limited or fixed in number in a given species
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Derived Forms
- definitude, noun
- ˈdefiniteness, noun
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Other Words From
- defi·nite·ness noun
- non·defi·nite adjective
- non·defi·nite·ly adverb
- non·defi·nite·ness noun
- quasi-defi·nite adjective
- quasi-defi·nite·ly adverb
- semi·defi·nite adjective
- semi·defi·nite·ly adverb
- semi·defi·nite·ness noun
- un·defi·nite adjective
- un·defi·nite·ly adverb
- un·defi·nite·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of definite1
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Example Sentences
Do you think that as we get older our thoughts shift to the more abstract, the music, than the definite, the lyrics?
Griswold was undeniably an incursion on democratic powers with a definite whiff of activism.
The report had one definite effect: rumblings about the antitrust exemption ceased.
The mother has a definite opinion of what form justice should take for General Motors.
In fact, the Midwest is the only region where Clinton lacks a definite lead.
Aguinaldo withheld his decision until Paterno could report to him the definite opinions of his generals.
Quantitative estimation does not furnish much of definite clinical value.
That she had her definite reason he knew, as a woman knows when another woman is wearing a last year's gown.
He even fancied that something of challenge flashed from her, though without definite words or gesture.
Much later, in the case of all but gifted children, do the mysteries of harmony begin to take on definite form and meaning.
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