Definite

['defɪnɪt] or ['dɛfɪnət]

Definition

(adj.) known for certain; 'it is definite that they have won' .

(adj.) 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' .

Checked by Giselle--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.

(a.) Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression.

(a.) Determined; resolved.

(a.) Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article.

(n.) A thing defined or determined.

Editor: Margie

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. Determinate, defined, precisely bounded.[2]. Precise, exact, determined, certain.[3]. (Gram.) Limiting, defining.

Typist: Theodore

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Clear, specified, determined, definitive, restricted, specific, certain,ascertained, precise, exact, fixed, limited, bounded, positive

ANT:Vague, unspecified, undetermined, indefinite, obscure, confused, intermingled

Editor: Natasha

Examples

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