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    definite
    /ˈdɛf(ɪ)nɪt/

    adjective

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  2. uk. / ˈdef.ɪ.nət / us. / ˈdef. ə n.ət / something that is certain to happen: Let's make the 9th a definite - we'll have dinner and then go to the movies. definite for She's a definite for the Olympic team. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  3. The meaning of DEFINITE is free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity. How to use definite in a sentence. Spelling: It's Definite NOT Definate Synonym Discussion of Definite.

  4. If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed. It's too soon to give a definite answer. Her Royal Highness has definite views about most things. She made no definite plans for her future.

  5. adjective. precise; explicit and clearly defined. “I want a definite answer” “a definite statement of the terms of the will” “a definite amount” “the wedding date is now definite ” “a definite drop in attendance” synonyms: clear. readily apparent to the mind. defined. clearly characterized or delimited. certain.

  6. us. / ˈdef. ə n.ət / uk. / ˈdef.ɪ.nət / something that is certain to happen: Let's make the 9th a definite - we'll have dinner and then go to the movies. definite for She's a definite for the Olympic team. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  7. 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.

  8. definite meaning, definition, what is definite: clearly known, seen, or stated: Learn more.

  9. noun. (obsolete) Anything that is defined or determined. Wiktionary. Synonyms: tangibility precision inevitability finitude finality definitude definiteness. Other Word Forms of Definite Noun. Singular: definite. Plural: definites.

  10. easily or clearly seen or understood; obvious synonym clear. The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse. [not before noun] (of a person) sure that something is true or that something is going to happen and stating it to other people.

  11. 1. If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed. [...] 2. Definite evidence or information is true, rather than being someone's opinion or guess. [...] 3. You use definite to emphasize the strength of your opinion or belief. [emphasis] [...]