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- [def-uh-nit]
- /ˈdɛf ə nɪt/
- /ˈdefɪnət/
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- [def-uh-nit]
- /ˈdɛf ə nɪt/
Definitions of definite word
- adjective definite If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed. 5
- adjective definite Definite evidence or information is true, rather than being someone's opinion or guess. 4
- adjective definite You use definite to emphasize the strength of your opinion or belief. 4
- adjective definite Someone who is definite behaves or talks in a firm, confident way. 3
- graded adjective definite A definite shape or colour is clear and noticeable. 3
- adjective definite clearly defined; exact; explicit 3
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Origin of definite
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin dēfīnītus limited, precise, past participle of dēfīnīre; see define, -ite2
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Parts of speech for Definite
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adjective
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preposition
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definite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for definite
adj definite
- unambiguous — not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change.
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- palpable — readily or plainly seen, heard, perceived, etc.; obvious; evident: a palpable lie; palpable absurdity.
- definitive — Something that is definitive provides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned.
- straightforward — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
adjective definite
- known — past participle of know1 .
- stated — of or relating to the central civil government or authority.
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
- assigned — Simple past tense and past participle of assign.
- final — pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time: the final meeting of the year.
Antonyms for definite
adj definite
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
- questionable — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- unclear — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
- vague — not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
adjective definite
- dubious — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
adverb definite
- round — having a flat, circular surface, as a disk.
- as good as — 'As good as' can be used to mean 'almost.'
- all but — All but a particular person or thing means everyone or everything except that person or thing.
- in the neighborhood of — the area or region around or near some place or thing; vicinity: the kids of the neighborhood; located in the neighborhood of Jackson and Vine streets.
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