definite
definite Lexical Profile
definite Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful.
"We need a definite answer by Friday so we can finalize the travel arrangements."
Clearly true or real; unmistakable.
"There has been a definite improvement in the team's performance over the past month."
Having exact and discernible physical limits or form.
"Gases expand to fill their containers and have no definite shape or volume."
Certain about one's opinions or beliefs; not hesitant.
"She was very definite about wanting to pursue a career in environmental law."
Designating an article, determiner, or noun phrase that refers to a particular, identifiable entity or group of entities (in grammar).
"In English grammar, the word 'the' functions as the definite article."
• noun
Something that is certain, assured, or clearly decided (chiefly informal).
"Put me down as a definite for Saturday's charity run."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'definite' (meaning certain, clear, or exact) with 'definitive' (meaning final, authoritative, or conclusive, as in 'a definitive study').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Latin 'definitus' ('bounded, distinct, determined'), the past participle of 'definire' ('to limit, determine, explain'), from 'de-' ('completely') and 'finire' ('to bound, limit'), from 'finis' ('boundary, end').