definite

adjective

def·i·nite ˈde-fə-nit How to pronounce definite (audio)

ˈdef-nət

: free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity

demanded a definite answer

Her position on the issue was definite.

: unquestionable, decided

the quarterback was a definite hero today

a definite masterpiece

saw a definite improvement in her grades

grammar : typically designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing

the definite article the

: having distinct or certain limits

set definite standards for pupils to meet

… the side striking the new coin is flattened and less definite.

Jed Stevenson

of floral organs : being constant in number, usually less than 20, and occurring in multiples of the petal number

stamens definite

: cymose

a definite inflorescence

definiteness noun

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Spelling: It's Definite NOT Definate

This word can be tricky to spell because its last syllable has that amorphous schwa sound as its vowel.

To remember that the word ends in ite and not ate you can think of a few things:

The word definite doesn't go on forever; it's finite. (Get it? deFINITE.)

The etymology of definite can also be useful in remembering the word's spelling. Definite traces back to the Latin word finire meaning "to limit, end, FINISH." Connect finish to definite and voilà: you can definitely spell definite correctly.

Example Sentences

We'll need a definite answer by Tuesday. The answer is a definite no. I don't know anything definite yet. The teacher sets definite standards for her students. She seems to be pretty definite about leaving. I am definite that we will win. See More

Recent Examples on the Web For the exhibition at MOCA, Gingeras was definite in her decision to not follow a conventional linear chronology.

Michelle F. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 The sun glides into Capricorn on December 21, the same day as the winter solstice, ushering in a definite energy shift.

Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 4 Dec. 2021 The Sandman Season 2 is still somehow not definite yet, but if the show continues, there’s ample material to pull from.

Milan Polk, Men's Health, 19 Aug. 2022 Hormone therapy has been identified as a possible, though not definite, contributor towards this.

Robert Hart, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021 There’s a definite crossover in terms of our communities, and Heaven is such a community project.

Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022 This Netflix release is giving me definite The Man from Toronto vibes.

Andy Meek, BGR, 6 Aug. 2022 For the tech guy, a dual dash camera (which is super easy to install and will help him capture everything from license plates to signs to blind spots from the front and back) is a definite winner.

Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 In the meantime, there are two definite spin-offs to the film coming to HBOMax, probably in 2023.

Men's Health, 3 Aug. 2022 See More

definite

adjective

as in limited

having distinct or certain limits there should be a definite scope to your paper on the campaign for women's rights because you obviously cannot cover the whole history in five pages

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limited
defined
restricted
finite
determinate
specific
narrow
measured
bounded
circumscribed
detailed
determined
small
qualified
modified
fixed
confined
tiny
precise
exact
modest
moderate
settled
constricted
puny
minute

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

indefinite
infinite
general
endless
immeasurable
dimensionless
unlimited
limitless
undefined
boundless
vague
incalculable
indeterminate
unbounded
innumerable
inexhaustible
inestimable
unmeasured
illimitable
substantial
countless
measureless
nebulous
unfathomable
considerable
great
unreserved
unqualified
major
large
bottomless
big
sizeable
extensive
sizable
copious
vast
plentiful
enlarged
ample
universal
hefty
broad
super
respectable
expanded
voluminous
goodly
whole
handsome
comprehensive
bulky
escalated
epic
jumbo
grandiose
sweeping
largish
oversized
oversize
global
bumper
expansive
hulking
cosmopolitan
inclusive
plenitudinous
whacking
overscale
overscaled
king-size
king-sized

as in explicit

so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning a definite instruction not to let anyone in the house while the parents were out for the evening

Synonyms & Similar Words

explicit
definitive
specific
express
unmistakable
unequivocal
unambiguous
clear-cut
complete
literal
clear
comprehensive
specified
full
distinct
stated
precise
univocal
certain
simple
categorical
declared
avowed
comprehensible
exact
categoric
direct
sure
well-defined
exhaustive
understandable
intelligible
straightforward
lucid
plain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

implicit
implied
inferred
unclear
obscure
ambiguous
dark
enigmatic
indefinite
vague
cryptic
incorrect
circuitous
imprecise
enigmatical
inaccurate
equivocal
inexact
incomprehensible
unintelligible
unspecific
inexplicit

as in absolute

having no exceptions or restrictions the house is a definite bargain by today's standards

Synonyms & Similar Words

absolute
complete
utter
unconditional
sheer
total
simple
pure
real
very
perfect
categorical
damn
profound
huge
outright
damned
thoroughgoing
categoric
consummate
thorough
constant
stark
unmitigated
genuine
stone
deadly
regular
dreadful
endless
unadulterated
rank
fair
downright
blank
unalloyed
blooming
straight-out
clean
eternal
unqualified
perpetual
arrant
out-and-out
crashing
veritable
plumb
flat-out
bodacious
flat
main
terrible
horrible
all-out
dead
authentic
classic
extreme
supreme
confirmed
unremitting
undying
terrific
extraordinary
habitual
unrestricted
superlative
hopeless
inveterate
surpassing
frightful

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

uncertain
doubtful
questionable
restricted
dubious
qualified
equivocal

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of definite are explicit, express, and specific. While all these words mean "perfectly clear in meaning," definite stresses precise, clear statement or arrangement that leaves no doubt or indecision.

the law is definite in such cases

The meanings of explicit and definite largely overlap; however, explicit implies such verbal plainness and distinctness that there is no need for inference and no room for difficulty in understanding.

explicit instructions

The words express and definite are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, express implies both explicitness and direct and positive utterance.

her express wishes

While in some cases nearly identical to definite, specific applies to what is precisely and fully treated in detail or particular.

two specific criticisms

单词	definite
释义	definite adjective def·i·nite ˈde-fə-nit ˈdef-nət 1 a : free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity demanded a definite answer Her position on the issue was definite. b : unquestionable, decided the quarterback was a definite hero today a definite masterpiece saw a definite improvement in her grades 2 grammar : typically designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing the definite article the 3 : having distinct or certain limits set definite standards for pupils to meet … the side striking the new coin is flattened and less definite. Jed Stevenson 4 a of floral organs : being constant in number, usually less than 20, and occurring in multiples of the petal number stamens definite b : cymose a definite inflorescence definiteness noun Did you know? Spelling: It's Definite NOT Definate This word can be tricky to spell because its last syllable has that amorphous schwa sound as its vowel. To remember that the word ends in ite and not ate you can think of a few things: The word definite doesn't go on forever; it's finite. (Get it? deFINITE.) The etymology of definite can also be useful in remembering the word's spelling. Definite traces back to the Latin word finire meaning "to limit, end, FINISH." Connect finish to definite and voilà: you can definitely spell definite correctly. Synonyms bounded circumscribed defined determinate finite limited measured narrow restricted See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences We'll need a definite answer by Tuesday. The answer is a definite no. I don't know anything definite yet. The teacher sets definite standards for her students. She seems to be pretty definite about leaving. I am definite that we will win. See More Recent Examples on the Web For the exhibition at MOCA, Gingeras was definite in her decision to not follow a conventional linear chronology. Michelle F. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2022 The sun glides into Capricorn on December 21, the same day as the winter solstice, ushering in a definite energy shift. Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 4 Dec. 2021 The Sandman Season 2 is still somehow not definite yet, but if the show continues, there’s ample material to pull from. Milan Polk, Men's Health, 19 Aug. 2022 Hormone therapy has been identified as a possible, though not definite, contributor towards this. Robert Hart, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021 There’s a definite crossover in terms of our communities, and Heaven is such a community project. Laird Borrelli-persson, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022 This Netflix release is giving me definite The Man from Toronto vibes. Andy Meek, BGR, 6 Aug. 2022 For the tech guy, a dual dash camera (which is super easy to install and will help him capture everything from license plates to signs to blind spots from the front and back) is a definite winner. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 4 Aug. 2022 In the meantime, there are two definite spin-offs to the film coming to HBOMax, probably in 2023. Men's Health, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin dēfīnītus, from past participle of dēfīnīre "to mark the limits of, determine, define" First Known Use 1553, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Phrases Containing definite definite article law of definite proportions definite integral positive definite definite article law of definite proportions definite integral positive definite Kids Definition definite adjective def·i·nite ˈde-fə-nət 1 : having certain or distinct limits a definite period of time 2 : clear in meaning a definite answer 3 : unquestionable Your grades show a definite improvement. definite adjective 1 as in limited having distinct or certain limits there should be a definite scope to your paper on the campaign for women's rights because you obviously cannot cover the whole history in five pages Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance limited defined restricted finite determinate specific narrow measured bounded circumscribed detailed determined small qualified modified fixed confined tiny precise exact modest moderate settled constricted puny minute Antonyms & Near Antonyms indefinite infinite general endless immeasurable dimensionless unlimited limitless undefined boundless vague incalculable indeterminate unbounded innumerable inexhaustible inestimable unmeasured illimitable substantial countless measureless nebulous unfathomable considerable great unreserved unqualified major large bottomless big sizeable extensive sizable copious vast plentiful enlarged ample universal hefty broad super respectable expanded voluminous goodly whole handsome comprehensive bulky escalated epic jumbo grandiose sweeping largish oversized oversize global bumper expansive hulking cosmopolitan inclusive plenitudinous whacking overscale overscaled king-size king-sized See More 2 as in explicit so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning a definite instruction not to let anyone in the house while the parents were out for the evening Synonyms & Similar Words explicit definitive specific express unmistakable unequivocal unambiguous clear-cut complete literal clear comprehensive specified full distinct stated precise univocal certain simple categorical declared avowed comprehensible exact categoric direct sure well-defined exhaustive understandable intelligible straightforward lucid plain Antonyms & Near Antonyms implicit implied inferred unclear obscure ambiguous dark enigmatic indefinite vague cryptic incorrect circuitous imprecise enigmatical inaccurate equivocal inexact incomprehensible unintelligible unspecific inexplicit See More 3 as in absolute having no exceptions or restrictions the house is a definite bargain by today's standards Synonyms & Similar Words absolute complete utter unconditional sheer total simple pure real very perfect categorical damn profound huge outright damned thoroughgoing categoric consummate thorough constant stark unmitigated genuine stone deadly regular dreadful endless unadulterated rank fair downright blank unalloyed blooming straight-out clean eternal unqualified perpetual arrant out-and-out crashing veritable plumb flat-out bodacious flat main terrible horrible all-out dead authentic classic extreme supreme confirmed unremitting undying terrific extraordinary habitual unrestricted superlative hopeless inveterate surpassing frightful Antonyms & Near Antonyms uncertain doubtful questionable restricted dubious qualified equivocal See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of definite are explicit, express, and specific. While all these words mean "perfectly clear in meaning," definite stresses precise, clear statement or arrangement that leaves no doubt or indecision. the law is definite in such cases The meanings of explicit and definite largely overlap; however, explicit implies such verbal plainness and distinctness that there is no need for inference and no room for difficulty in understanding. explicit instructions The words express and definite are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, express implies both explicitness and direct and positive utterance. her express wishes While in some cases nearly identical to definite, specific applies to what is precisely and fully treated in detail or particular. two specific criticisms
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definite

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