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definite
definiteprecise; exact; positive; certain: a definite decision; specific: a definite time; particular; well-defined
Not to be confused with:definitive – reliable; complete: the definitive works of Shakespeare; satisfying all criteria: a definitive scientific study; absolute, ultimate, supremedef·i·nite D0094400 (dĕf′ə-nĭt)adj.1. a. Clearly defined; explicitly precise: a definite statement of the terms of the will. See Synonyms at explicit.b. Forthright and unambiguous: The doctor was very definite about what foods you should avoid.2. Clearly developed or firmly decided: no definite idea of what to do for a career.3. Readily distinguished or certain: at a definite disadvantage.4. Grammar Limiting or particularizing.5. Botany a. Of a fixed number usually less than 20, as certain floral organs, especially stamens.b. Cymose; determinate.
[Middle English diffinite, defined, from Latin dēfīnītus, past participle of dēfīnīre, to define; see define.]
def′i·nite·ly adv.def′i·nite·ness n.Usage Note: Definite and definitive both apply to what is precisely defined or explicitly set forth. But definitive most often refers specifically to a judgment or description that serves as a standard or reference point for others, as in the definitive decision of the court (which sets forth a final resolution of a judicial matter) or the definitive biography of Nelson (that is, the biography that sets the standard against which all other accounts of Nelson's life must be measured).definite (ˈdɛfɪnɪt) adj1. clearly defined; exact; explicit2. having precise limits or boundaries3. known for certain; sure: it is definite that they have won. 4. (Botany) botany a. denoting a type of growth in which the main stem ends in a flower, as in a cymose inflorescence; determinateb. (esp of flower parts) limited or fixed in number in a given species[C15: from Latin dēfīnītus limited, distinct; see define] ˈdefiniteness n definitude ndef•i•nite (ˈdɛf ə nɪt)
adj. 1. clearly defined or determined; precise. 2. having fixed limits. 3. positive; certain. 4. defining; limiting. 5. (of an inflorescence) determinate. [1520–30; < Latin dēfīnītus limited, precise, past participle of dēfīnīre; see define, -ite2] def′i•nite•ness, n. Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. | definite - 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"clear - readily apparent to the mind; "a clear and present danger"; "a clear explanation"; "a clear case of murder"; "a clear indication that she was angry"; "gave us a clear idea of human nature"defined - clearly characterized or delimited; "lost in a maze of words both defined and undefined"; "each child has clearly defined duties"distinct - easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined; "a distinct flavor"; "a distinct odor of turpentine"; "a distinct outline"; "the ship appeared as a distinct silhouette"; "distinct fingerprints"explicit, expressed - precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication; "explicit instructions"; "she made her wishes explicit"; "explicit sexual scenes"indefinite - vague or not clearly defined or stated; "must you be so indefinite?"; "amorphous blots of color having vague and indefinite edges"; "he would not answer so indefinite a proposal" | | 2. | definite - known for certain; "it is definite that they have won"certain - established beyond doubt or question; definitely known; "what is certain is that every effect must have a cause"; "it is certain that they were on the bus"; "his fate is certain"; "the date for the invasion is certain" |
definiteadjective1. specific, exact, precise, clear, particular, express, determined, fixed, black-and-white, explicit, clear-cut, cut-and-dried (informal), clearly defined It's too soon to give a definite answer.
specific general, confused, loose, obscure, vague, unclear, fuzzy, indefinite, hazy, indeterminate, imprecise, ill-defined, indistinct, undetermined, inexact2. clear, explicit, black-and-white, clear-cut, unequivocal, unambiguous, guaranteed, cut-and-dried (informal) We didn't have any definite proof.3. noticeable, marked, clear, decided, striking, noted, particular, obvious, dramatic, considerable, remarkable, apparent, evident, distinct, notable, manifest, conspicuous There has been a definite improvement.4. certain, decided, sure, settled, convinced, positive, confident, assured She is very definite about her feelings.
certain uncertain, undecidedUsage: Definite and definitive should be carefully distinguished. Definite indicates precision and firmness, as in a definite decision. Definitive includes these senses but also indicates conclusiveness. A definite answer indicates a clear and firm answer to a particular question; a definitive answer implies an authoritative resolution of a complex question.definiteadjective1. Having distinct limits:determinate, fixed, limited.2. Without any doubt:clear, clear-cut, decided, distinct, pronounced, unquestionable.3. Known positively:certain, positive, sure.Idiom: for certain.4. Clearly, fully, and sometimes emphatically expressed:categorical, clear, clear-cut, decided, explicit, express, positive, precise, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal.Translationsdefinite (ˈdefinit) adjective clear; fixed or certain. I'll give you a definite answer later. 明確的 明确的ˈdefinitely adverb clearly or certainly. She definitely said I wasn't to wait; Her dress is definitely not red. 明確地，一定 明确地，一定 definite article the name given to the word the 定冠詞 定冠词IdiomsSeeDefinitelydefinite
definite Botanya. denoting a type of growth in which the main stem ends in a flower, as in a cymose inflorescence; determinate b. (esp of flower parts) limited or fixed in number in a given species See DFNT
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Synonyms for definiteadj specificSynonyms- specific
- exact
- precise
- clear
- particular
- express
- determined
- fixed
- black-and-white
- explicit
- clear-cut
- cut-and-dried
- clearly defined
Antonyms- general
- confused
- loose
- obscure
- vague
- unclear
- fuzzy
- indefinite
- hazy
- indeterminate
- imprecise
- ill-defined
- indistinct
- undetermined
- inexact
adj clearSynonyms- clear
- explicit
- black-and-white
- clear-cut
- unequivocal
- unambiguous
- guaranteed
- cut-and-dried
adj noticeableSynonyms- noticeable
- marked
- clear
- decided
- striking
- noted
- particular
- obvious
- dramatic
- considerable
- remarkable
- apparent
- evident
- distinct
- notable
- manifest
- conspicuous
adj certainSynonyms- certain
- decided
- sure
- settled
- convinced
- positive
- confident
- assured
AntonymsSynonyms for definiteadj having distinct limitsSynonymsadj without any doubtSynonyms- clear
- clear-cut
- decided
- distinct
- pronounced
- unquestionable
adj known positivelySynonymsadj clearly, fully, and sometimes emphatically expressedSynonyms- categorical
- clear
- clear-cut
- decided
- explicit
- express
- positive
- precise
- specific
- unambiguous
- unequivocal
Antonyms for definiteadj preciseRelated Words- clear
- defined
- distinct
- explicit
- expressed
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