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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
Derived Forms
- definitude, noun
- ˈdefiniteness, noun
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
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of definite1
Example Sentences
His touch is firm and percussive, his ear tuned toward a definite, stirring pulse.
The simulation results give a definite answer to this habitability problem, at least in terms of the importance of feedbacks and luck.
The idea that there is a definite clear-cut answer is not true, because respected scientists differ in their views.
The exemplar of this group of ideas is the Copenhagen interpretation, the textbook version of quantum theory, which is most popularly understood to suggest that particles don’t have definite properties until those properties are measured.
The Hawks’ turnaround starts with outside shooting, a definite concern heading into the year.
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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