Definite

//ˈdɛfɪnɪt// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1
A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.
2
Anything that is defined or determined. obsolete

Adjective

1
Having distinct limits.
"definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval"
2
Free from any doubt.
"definite knowledge"
3
Determined; resolved; decided.
"[…] idiots in this case of favour would Be wisely definite"
4
Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things
"the definite article"

Adjective

1
known for certain wordnet
2
precise; explicit and clearly defined wordnet

Synonyms

certain decided decisive absolute admitting no exception all out

Antonyms

indefinite nebulous vague

Example

"It will be four years before the definite result of beef liberalization emerges."

Etymology

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

Related phrases

definite article definite clause definite integral definite maybe definite verb positive-definite definite article

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