Definite meaning
Clearly defined; explicitly precise.
A definite statement of the terms of the will.
adjective
The definition of definite is something that has limits, is clear in meaning, absolutely true and positive.
An example of definite is the measurements of a piece of land as expressed in the legal bill of sale.
An example of definite is when you have a specific idea about what you want your house to look like.
An example of definite is when you have a plan that you are absolutely going to carry out.
An example of definite is when someone clearly has an advantage on another person.
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Clearly developed or firmly decided.
No definite idea of what to do for a career.
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Readily distinguished or certain.
At a definite disadvantage.
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Limiting or particularizing.
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Forthright and unambiguous.
The doctor was very definite about what foods you should avoid.
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Of a fixed number usually less than 20, as certain floral organs, especially stamens.
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Cymose; determinate.
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Having exact limits.
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Precise and clear in meaning; explicit.
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Certain; positive.
It's definite that he'll go.
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Having a constant number of stamens, etc., fewer than 20 but always a multiple of the number of petals.
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Limiting or specifying; referring to a specific or previously identified person, thing, etc.
“the” is the definite article.
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Having distinct limits.
Definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.
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Free from any doubt.
Definite knowledge.
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Determined; resolved.
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(linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.
The definite article.
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Origin of definite
Middle English diffinite defined from Latin dēfīnītus past participle of dēfīnīre to define define