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definite

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of definite

1 having distinct or certain limits
  • There should be a definite scope to your paper.
Synonyms of definite

bounded, circumscribed, defined, determinate, finite, limited, measured, narrow, restricted
Words Related to definite

modified, qualified

detailed, exact, precise, specific

confined, constricted, moderate, modest

minute, puny, small, tiny

determined, fixed, settled
Near Antonyms of definite

bottomless, countless, incalculable, inestimable, inexhaustible, innumerable, unfathomable

unqualified, unreserved

general, indeterminate, nebulous, vague

enlarged, escalated, expanded

copious, plenitudinous, plentiful
Antonyms of definite

boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, undefined, unlimited, unmeasured
2 so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
  • a definite instruction not to let anyone in the house while the parents were out for the evening
Synonyms of definite

clear-cut, definitive, explicit, express, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal
Words Related to definite

avowed, declared, specified, stated

categorical (also categoric), complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, full

certain, sure, unmistakable

clear, distinct, lucid, well-defined

exact, precise

direct, literal, plain, simple, straightforward

comprehensible, intelligible, understandable
Near Antonyms of definite

cryptic, dark, enigmatic (also enigmatical), obscure, unclear

imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact

incomprehensible, unintelligible
Antonyms of definite

implicit, implied, inferred

ambiguous, circuitous

equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague
3 having no exceptions or restrictions
  • The house is a definite bargain by today's standards.
Synonyms of definite

absolute, all-out, arrant, blank, categorical (also categoric), clean, complete, consummate, cotton-picking, crashing, dead, deadly, downright, dreadful, fair, flat, flat-out, out-and-out, outright, perfect, plumb, profound, pure, rank, regular, sheer, simple, stark, straight-out, thorough, thoroughgoing, total, unadulterated, unalloyed, unconditional, unmitigated, unqualified, utter, very
Words Related to definite

authentic, classic, genuine, real, veritable

constant, endless, eternal, perpetual, undying, unremitting

extreme, unrestricted

confirmed, habitual, hopeless, inveterate

extraordinary, frightful, horrible, huge, main, superlative, supreme, surpassing, terrible, terrific
Near Antonyms of definite

doubtful, dubious, equivocal, qualified, questionable, restricted, uncertain

Synonym Discussion of definite

explicit, definite, express, specific mean perfectly clear in meaning. explicit implies such verbal plainness and distinctness that there is no need for inference and no room for difficulty in understanding.
    • explicit instructions
definite stresses precise, clear statement or arrangement that leaves no doubt or indecision.
    • the law is definite in such cases
express implies both explicitness and direct and positive utterance.
    • her express wishes
specific applies to what is precisely and fully treated in detail or particular.
    • two specific criticisms

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