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definite article

noun Grammar.

an article, as English the, that classes as identified or definite the noun it modifies.

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Origin of definite article

First recorded in 1755–65

Words nearby definite article

definiendum, definiens, defining, defining moment, definite, definite article, definite description, definite integral, definitely, definite relative clause, definite relative pronoun
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British Dictionary definitions for definite article

definite article

noun

grammar a determiner that expresses specificity of reference, such as the in EnglishCompare indefinite article
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Cultural definitions for definite article

definite article

The word the; the article that precedes names of specific items: “the dog,” “the boats,” “the heavy anchor.” (Compare indefinite article.)

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