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Adjective
/ˈdefənit/,
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Clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful,
  1. Clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful
    • - we had no definite plans
  2. Clearly true or real; unambiguous
    • - no definite proof has emerged
  3. (of a person) Certain or sure about something
    • - you're very definite about that!
  4. Clear or undeniable (used for emphasis)
    • - video is a definite asset in the classroom
  5. Having exact and discernible physical limits or form


  1. 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"
  2. known for certain; "it is definite that they have won"
  3. (definitely) decidedly: without question and beyond doubt; "it was decidedly too expensive"; "she told him off in spades"; "by all odds they should win"
  4. (definiteness) determinateness: the quality of being predictable with great confidence
  5. In grammatical theory, definiteness is a feature of noun phrases, distinguishing between entities which are specific and identifiable in a given context (definite noun phrases) and entities which are not (indefinite noun phrases).
  6. Having distinct limits; Free from any doubt; Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing <definite article>
  7. (Definitely) MedievalEscaper 2 years ago
  8. (Definiteness) "Each step of an algorithm must be precisely defined; the actions to be carried out must be rigorously and unambiguously specified for each case."
  9. (Definiteness) A matrix A is positive definite if x^T A x > 0 for all nonzero x. Positive definite matrices have other interesting properties such as being nonsingular, having its largest element on the diagonal, and having all positive diagonal elements. ...
  10. the amount stated in the Appropriations Act as a specific sum of money.
  11. (1.) Of a constant number, not exceeding twenty. (2.) Limited or determinate, as definite inflorescence, where the axis ends in a flower.
  12. Expressions containing determiners like the, this, that etc. are said to have definite reference in that they refer to an entity which is assumed to be known to the addressee(s): e.g. in a sentence such as 'I hated the course', the DP the course refers to a specific (e.g. ...
  13. of a constant number; of stamens, twice as many as the petals or sepals, or less; of an inflorescence, ending in a flower or an aborted floral bud.
  14. Definite means unquestionable or unmistakable.
  15. adj. clear; not doubtful
  16. With 100% confidence
  17. (adj.): Having an exact signification or positive meaning.