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definitely

/ˈdɛf.ɪ.nɪt.li/
def · i · nite · ly
Adjective:definite
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• adverb

1

Without doubt; certainly; used to emphasize the truth or certainty of a statement.

Example

"The team has definitely improved since the beginning of the season."

2

In a definite, exact, or clearly defined manner; with precise limits or details.

Example

"The terms of the contract have not yet been definitely decided by the board."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Definitely" is one of the most frequently misspelled words in English; it is often confused with "defiantly" (in a rebellious manner) or misspelled as "definately" due to vowel reduction in spoken English.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "definite" plus the adverbial suffix "-ly", ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb "definire" (to limit or determine), from "de-" (completely) and "finire" (to bound or finish, from "finis", meaning boundary or end).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Definitely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/definitely
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