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

单词	definiteness
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. definiteness noun as in definitiveness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance definitiveness determinacy truth correctness rightness strictness fidelity exactness precision accuracy exactitude subtlety preciseness definitude veracity rigor fineness nicety perfection fastidiousness meticulousness accurateness rigorousness carefulness ultraprecision delicacy closeness persnicketiness care Antonyms & Near Antonyms roughness approximation imprecision inaccuracy coarseness roundness inexactness falsity inexactitude wrongness indefiniteness impreciseness incorrectness carelessness vagueness falseness looseness guesswork See More
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definite

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