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definite

de·fi·nite

UK/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ US/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ fairly common

adjective

1.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

  • “I want a definite answer”
  • “a definite statement of the terms of the will”
  • “a definite amount”
  • “definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol”
  • “the wedding date is now definite”
  • “a definite drop in attendance”
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2.

known for certain

  • “it is definite that they have won”
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Origin

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

Phrases

  • definite article
  • definite clause
  • definite description
  • definite integral
  • definite maybe
  • definite verb

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