Definition Synonyms
Definition of definite - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
certaintyfree from doubt or uncertainty
- She gave a definite answer to the question.
2.
not vagueclearly stated or decided
- The rules were definite and easy to follow..
3.
linguisticsTECH. identifying a specific person or thingTECH.
- The definite article 'the' specifies a noun.
4.
decisionRare firmly decided or resolvedRare
- He was definite about his career choice.
Expressions with definite
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answer showing strong chance but not full certainty
She gave a definite maybe when asked to join.
determiner expressing specificity like 'the' in English
In English, 'the' is a definite article.
integral of a function over a specific interval
The definite integral from 0 to 1 of x dx is 0.5.
phrase uniquely identifying an object
The phrase 'the first man on the moon' is a definite description.
principle stating fixed element ratios in compounds
Water follows the law of definite proportions.
Origin of definite
Latin, definitus (defined)
Terms with definite included in their meaning
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speculation
form an opinion without definite knowledge
objects
small solid mass without definite shape
certainty
in a way that is sure or definite
agreement
make an arrangement definite
certainty
say something is definite or certain
physical state
substance with definite shape and volume
lack of order
without a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
solidity
more solid or definite
size
large piece of something without definite shape
manner
in a strong and definite way
uncertainty politeness
shows uncertainty or makes statements less definite or polite
basic definition
material with definite chemical composition
unambiguous
easily understood or definite
communication
definite and unambiguous reply
promise
strong and definite promise or pledge
planning
make tentative plans more definite
planning
make an arrangement definite or permanent
agreement
obtain a definite promise or consent
sea
movement of ocean water in a definite direction
contract
make something a definite part of an agreement
clearly defined
in a clear and definite way
clarity
becoming clear or definite in form
design
giving a definite shape or form
contest
lacking a clear or definite outcome
Examples of definite in a sentence
The contract terms were definite and clear. Her instructions were definite and left no room for confusion. The contract terms were definite and non-negotiable. The definite pronoun 'this' was used correctly. She used a definite noun to clarify her point. She gave a definite answer to the proposal.
The plans for the event are now definite.
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- French:certain, précis, ...
- German:klar, definit, ...
- Italian:definitivo, definito, ...
- Spanish:definitivo, definido, ...
- Portuguese:certo, definido, ...
- Chinese:明确的, 清晰的, ...
- Japanese:明確な, 定冠詞の, ...
- Arabic:قَاطِع, مُحَدَّد, ...
- Hebrew:בָּרוּר, בָּרוּר, ...
- Russian:определённый, чёткий, ...
- Ukrainian:чіткий, твердий, ...
- Hindi:निश्चित, स्पष्ट, ...
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