definite

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US /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ UK /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/
adj noun Freq #7772

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    known for certain

    it is definite that they have won

  2. 2
    adj

    Having distinct limits.

    definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval

  3. 3
    adj

    Free from any doubt.

    definite knowledge

  4. 4
    adj

    Determined; resolved; decided.

    […] idiots in this case of favour would Be wisely definite

  5. 5
    adj

    Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things

    the definite article

  6. 6
    adj

    precise

  7. 7
    noun

    A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.

  8. 8
    noun

    Anything that is defined or determined.

Etymology

From Latin dēfīnītus, past participle of dēfīniō, whence also English define.

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Thesaurus

Synonyms
3 adj · free from any doubt. unquestionable
More finitelimited
Opposites
indefinitenebulousvague
Word family
Derived forms definitelydefinitenessdefinitizedefinitudenondefinitepositive-definitequasidefinitesemidefiniteundefinite
Related forms certaindefinedefinitivedistinctindefinite

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