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definite

[ def-uh-nit ]

adjective

  1. clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact:

    a definite quantity;

    definite directions.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. having fixed limits; bounded with precision:

    a definite area.

    Synonyms:

  3. positive; certain; sure:

    It is definite that he will take the job.

  4. defining; defining; limiting.
  5. Botany. (of an inflorescence) determinate.


definite

/ dɪˈfɪnɪˌtjuːd; ˈdɛfɪnɪt /

adjective

  1. clearly defined; exact; explicit
  2. having precise limits or boundaries
  3. known for certain; sure

    it is definite that they have won

  4. botany
    1. denoting a type of growth in which the main stem ends in a flower, as in a cymose inflorescence; determinate
    2. (esp of flower parts) limited or fixed in number in a given species
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Derived Forms

  • definitude, noun
  • ˈھԾٱԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • i·Ծٱ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·i·Ծٱ adjective
  • ԴDz·i·Ծٱ·ly adverb
  • non·i·Ծٱ·Ա noun
  • ܲȴ-i·Ծٱ adjective
  • ܲȴ-i·Ծٱ·ly adverb
  • i·i·Ծٱ adjective
  • i·i·Ծٱ·ly adverb
  • semi·i·Ծٱ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·i·Ծٱ adjective
  • ܲ·i·Ծٱ·ly adverb
  • un·i·Ծٱ·Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of definite1

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin ŧīīٳܲ “limited, precise,” adjective use of past participle of ŧīī “to limit”; define
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of definite1

C15: from Latin ŧīīٳܲ limited, distinct; see define
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Rich Morgan said the cycle network had improved since he began living in the city, but said: "There are definite gaps, disconnections, and cycleways ending."

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But it was a definite step up by England.

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It’s a gorgeous spot any time of day, but at night, with the city lights twinkling below, it becomes truly magical — a definite highlight of our stay at the St. Regis.

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"There is almost definite grooming taking place," she says.

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That's not long enough to be able to identify a definite change.

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