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undefinite

def·i·nite
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [def-uh-nit]
    • /ˈdɛf ə nɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [def-uh-nit]
    • /ˈdɛf ə nɪt/

Definitions of undefinite word

  • adjective undefinite clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact: a definite quantity; definite directions. 1
  • adjective undefinite having fixed limits; bounded with precision: a definite area. 1
  • adjective undefinite positive; certain; sure: It is definite that he will take the job. 1
  • adjective undefinite defining; limiting. 1
  • adjective undefinite Botany. (of an inflorescence) determinate. 1

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Origin of undefinite

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin dēfīnītus limited, precise, past participle of dēfīnīre; see define, -ite2

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Undefinite

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

undefinite 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".

undefinite usage trend in Literature

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