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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024def•i•nite /ˈdɛfənɪt/USA pronunciation adj. - clearly defined;
precise:a definite period of time. - positive;
certain;
sure:He was definite about his feelings. - Grammarclear;
with no uncertainty:I want a definite answer.
def•i•nite•ness, n. [uncountable]See -fin-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024def•i•nite (def′ə nit),USA pronunciation adj. - clearly defined or determined;
not vague or general;
fixed;
precise;
exact:a definite quantity; definite directions. - having fixed limits;
bounded with precision:a definite area. - positive;
certain;
sure:It is definite that he will take the job. - Grammardefining;
limiting. - Botany(of an inflorescence) determinate.
- Latin dēfīnītus limited, precise, past participle of dēfīnīre; see define, -ite2
- 1520–30
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged specific, particular.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged well-defined.
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