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   definite

   /ˈdɛf(ɪ)nɪt/

   adjective

   • 1. clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful: "we had no definite plans" Similar explicitspecificexpresspreciseexactdefinedwell definedclear-cutdeterminedfixedestablishedconfirmeddirectconcretehardplainoutrightunmistakableirrefutableunequivocalunambiguouscertainundisputeddecidedmarkeddistinctunquestionednot in questionnot in doubtOpposite vagueindefinitevagueslight
   • ▪ clearly true or real; unambiguous: "no definite proof has emerged" Similar certainsurepositiveabsoluteconclusivedecisivefirmconcretefinalunambiguousunequivocalunquestionableunarguableclearmanifestobviouspatentunmistakableprovenblack and whitehard and fastas plain as the nose on your faceas plain as daylightguaranteedsettleddecidedassuredinformal:cut and driedOpposite uncertainambiguous
   • ▪ (of a person) certain or sure about something: "you're very definite about that!" Similar certainsurepositiveabsoluteconclusivedecisivefirmconcretefinalunambiguousunequivocalunquestionableunarguableclearmanifestobviouspatentunmistakableprovenblack and whitehard and fastas plain as the nose on your faceas plain as daylightguaranteedsettleddecidedassuredinformal:cut and driedOpposite uncertainambiguous
   • ▪ clear or undeniable (used for emphasis): "under the circumstances, air conditioning is a definite asset"
   • ▪ having exact and discernible physical limits or form: "organizations have boundaries in the sense that they may occupy a definite geographical area" Similar fixedmarkeddemarcateddelimitedstipulatedparticularcircumscribedOpposite indeterminate

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin definitus ‘defined, set within limits’, past participle of definire (see define).

   Derivatives

   • 1. definiteness noun

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2. twominenglish.com › definite-vs-definitive“Definite” vs. “Definitive” - What’s the Difference?

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   Mar 28, 2024 · “Definite” implies certainty and precision, whereas “definitive” suggests a definitive conclusion or the ultimate authority on a subject.” As an example, let us consider the phrases “definite answer” and “definitive answer.”

3. www.merriam-webster.com › sentences › definiteExamples of 'Definite' in a Sentence | Merriam-Webster

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   May 4, 2024 · adjective. Definition of definite. Synonyms for definite. The answer is a definite no. I am definite that we will win. She seems to be pretty definite about leaving. I don't know anything definite yet. The teacher sets definite standards for her students. We'll need a definite answer by Tuesday.

4. www.askdifference.com › definite-vs-definitiveDefinite vs. Definitive — What’s the Difference?

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Definite describes an exact, clearly specified condition or fact, emphasizing precision and limitation. On the other hand, definitive carries a sense of finality and authority, often used to describe a resolution or decision that is considered conclusive. 15.

5. study.com › academy › lessonDefinite & Indefinite Articles | Definition & Examples

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Learn the definitions and review examples of definite and indefinite articles in English grammatical structures. Read about definite vs indefinite...

6. www.askdifference.com › definate-vs-definiteDefinate vs. Definite — Which is Correct Spelling? - Ask...

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   Mar 19, 2024 · Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.

7. www.grammarly.com › blog › determinersWhat Are Determiners? Definition and Examples | Grammarly

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   Aug 16, 2023 · There are several common kinds of determiners, including articles, demonstrative determiners (or demonstrative adjectives), interrogative determiners (interrogative adjectives), possessive determiners (possessive adjectives), and quantifying determiners and numbers.

8. twominenglish.com › definite-articleWhat Is the Definite Article? (with Examples)

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   Mar 28, 2024 · The definite article in English is the word “the.” It points to a specific item or person that both the speaker and listener know about. Unlike “ a ” or “ an ,” which refer to any member of a group, “ the ” talks about one particular thing.

9. www.grammar.cl › Notes › ArticlesArticles - Definite, Indefinite and No Article - English Grammar

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   Apr 18, 2024 · 1. A singular or plural noun when it is clear/obvious which person or thing we are talking about. There is a lamp in my bedroom. (we mention the lamp for the first time) The lamp is next to the desk. 2. Anything which we identify immediately. We watched the new Brad Pitt movie last night.

10. tutors.com › lesson › articlesArticles — Definition, Grammar, and Examples - Tutors.com

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    Feb 13, 2024 · Articles are words that identify whether a noun is general or specific. The three articles in English (a, an, and the) are divided into definite and indefinite.

11. openupenglish.com › definite-and-indefinite-articlesComplete Guide to Definite and Indefinite Articles

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    Jan 11, 2024 · Defining Indefinite vs. Definite. First, what’s the difference between indefinite and definite articles? • Indefinite articles — “a” and “an” — refer to nonspecific nouns that can represent any general example within a category. For example: “I ate an apple,” refers to any standard apple, not one in particular.