definite

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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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definite

having exact limits
precise and clear in meaning; explicit
certain; positive: it's definite that he'll go
Bot. having a constant number of stamens, etc., fewer than 20 but always a multiple of the number of petals
Gram. limiting or specifying; referring to a specific or previously identified person, thing, etc.: “the” is the definite article

Origin of definite

Classical Latin definitus, past participle of definire: see define

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definite

adjective

a. Clearly defined; explicitly precise: a definite statement of the terms of the will. See Synonyms at explicit.
b. Forthright and unambiguous: The doctor was very definite about what foods you should avoid.
Clearly developed or firmly decided: no definite idea of what to do for a career.
Readily distinguished or certain: at a definite disadvantage.
Grammar Limiting or particularizing.
Botany
a. Of a fixed number usually less than 20, as certain floral organs, especially stamens.
b. Cymose; determinate.

Origin of definite

Middle English diffinite defined from Latin dēfīnītus past participle of dēfīnīre to define ; see define .

Related Forms:

def′i·nite·ly
adverb

def′i·nite·ness
noun

Usage Note: Definite and definitive both apply to what is precisely defined or explicitly set forth. But definitive most often refers specifically to a judgment or description that serves as a standard or reference point for others, as in the definitive decision of the court (which sets forth a final resolution of a judicial matter) or the definitive biography of Nelson (that is, the biography that sets the standard against which all other accounts of Nelson's life must be measured).

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Adjective

(comparative more definite, superlative most definite)

Having distinct limits.
definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval
Free from any doubt.
definite knowledge
Determined; resolved.
(linguistics) Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.
the definite article