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- Dictionarydefinite/ˈdɛf(ɪ)nɪt/
adjective
- 1. clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful: "we had no definite plans" Similar Opposite
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adjective. uk / ˈdef.ɪ.nət / us / ˈdef. ə n.ət / Add to word list. B2. fixed, certain, or clear: The date for the meeting is now definite: 5 March . She has very definite opinions. We need a definite answer by tomorrow. definite about "Are you sure I'm invited too?" "Yes, Dan was very definite about it on the phone."
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.
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.
adjective. us / ˈdef. ə n.ət / uk / ˈdef.ɪ.nət / Add to word list. B2. fixed, certain, or clear: The date for the meeting is now definite: March 5. She has very definite opinions. We need a definite answer by tomorrow. definite about "Are you sure I'm invited too?" "Yes, Dan was very definite about it on the phone."
Definite is an adjective describing something that is known for certain. For example, there is no more definite way to get into trouble with a police officer than speeding in front of the police station with a broken taillight. This word is from the Latin definitus meaning "defined" or "limited."
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. a definite plus/advantage. There was a definite improvement in the sound.
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.
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] [...]
What does the word definite mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word definite, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. definite has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. grammar (mid 1500s) plants (1830s) Entry status.
certain, fixed, and not likely to change: We need a definite answer by tomorrow. Fewer examples. It was a target date but wasn't definite. I can't say anything definite about when it will start. No definite agreement had been reached. She has definite ideas about what she likes in a man. I have no definite plans right now.
