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Definite

//ˈdɛfɪnɪt// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having distinct limits.

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

  2. 2
    Free from any doubt.

    "definite knowledge"

  3. 3
    Determined; resolved; decided.

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

  4. 4
    Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things

    "the definite article"

Adjective
  1. 1
    known for certain wordnet
  2. 2
    precise; explicit and clearly defined wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.
  2. 2
    Anything that is defined or determined. obsolete

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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