definite
def·i·nite
adjective \ˈde-fə-nit, ˈdef-nət\Definition of DEFINITE
1
: having distinct or certain limits <set definite standards for pupils to meet>
2
a : free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity <demanded a definite answer> b : unquestionable, decided <the quarterback was a definite hero today>
3
: typically designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing <the definite article the>
4
a of floral organs : being constant in number, usually less than 20, and occurring in multiples of the petal number <stamens definite> b : cymose <a definite inflorescence>
— def·i·nite·ly adverb
— def·i·nite·ness noun
Examples of DEFINITE
- We'll need a definite answer by Tuesday.
- The answer is a definite no.
- I don't know anything definite yet.
- The teacher sets definite standards for her students.
- She seems to be pretty definite about leaving.
- I am definite that we will win.
Origin of DEFINITE
Latin definitus, past participle of definire
First Known Use: 1553
Related to DEFINITE
- Synonyms
- bounded, circumscribed, defined, limited, determinate, finite, measured, narrow, restricted
- Antonyms
- boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, undefined, unlimited, unmeasured
See Synonym Discussion at explicit
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