DEFINITE

definite

(adjective) known for certain; “it is definite that they have won”

definite

(adjective) precise; explicit and clearly defined; “I want a definite answer”; “a definite statement of the terms of the will”; “a definite amount”; “definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol”; “the wedding date is now definite”; “a definite drop in attendance”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

definite (comparative more definite, superlative most definite)

Having distinct limits.

Free from any doubt.

Synonym: unquestionable

Determined; resolved; decided.

(linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things

Antonyms

• indefinite

Noun

definite (plural definites)

(grammar) A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.

(obsolete) Anything that is defined or determined.

Source: Wiktionary

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Def"i*nite, a. Etym: [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. défini. See Define.]

1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval. Elements combine in definite proportions. Whewell.

2. Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression.

3. Determined; resolved. [Obs.] Shak.

4. Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article. Definite article (Gram.), the article the, which is used to designate a particular person or thing, or a particular class of persons or things; -- also called a definitive. See Definitive, n.

– Definite inflorescence. (Bot.) See Determinate inflorescence, under Determinate.

– Law of definite proportions (Chem.), the essential law of chemical combination that every definite compound always contains the same elements in the same proportions by weight; and, if two or more elements form more than one compound with each other, the relative proportions of each are fixed. Compare Law of multiple proportions, under Multiple.

Def"i*nite, n.

Definition: A thing defined or determined. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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