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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: ,
- having fixed limits; bounded with precision:
a definite area.
Synonyms:
- 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
- ˈھԾٱԱ, noun
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
- semi·i·Ծٱ·Ա noun
- ܲ·i·Ծٱ adjective
- ܲ·i·Ծٱ·ly adverb
- un·i·Ծٱ·Ա noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of definite1
Example Sentences
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."
But it was a definite step up by England.
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.
"There is almost definite grooming taking place," she says.
That's not long enough to be able to identify a definite change.
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