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- Dictionarydefinite/ˈdɛf(ɪ)nɪt/
adjective
- 1. clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful: "we had no definite plans" Similar Opposite
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adjective. uk / ˈdef.ɪ.nət / us / ˈdef. ə n.ət / Add to word list. B2. fixed, certain, or clear: The date for the meeting is now definite: 5 March . She has very definite opinions. We need a definite answer by tomorrow. definite about "Are you sure I'm invited too?" "Yes, Dan was very definite about it on the phone ."
1. a. : free of all ambiguity, uncertainty, or obscurity. demanded a definite answer. Her position on the issue was definite. b. : unquestionable, decided. the quarterback was a definite hero today. a definite masterpiece. saw a definite improvement in her grades. 2.
informal us / ˈdef. ə n.ət / uk / ˈdef.ɪ.nət / something that is certain to happen: Let's make the 9th a definite - we'll have dinner and then go to the movies. definite for She's a definite for the Olympic team. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Definite definition: clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact. See examples of DEFINITE used in a sentence.
If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed. It's too soon to give a definite answer. Her Royal Highness has definite views about most things. She made no definite plans for her future.
Definite is an adjective describing something that is known for certain. For example, there is no more definite way to get into trouble with a police officer than speeding in front of the police station with a broken taillight.
DEFINITE definition: 1. certain, fixed, and not likely to change: 2. clear and obvious: . Learn more.
adj. 1. 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. 2. Clearly developed or firmly decided: no definite idea of what to do for a career. 3.
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English def‧i‧nite /ˈdefɪnət, ˈdefənət/ S3 AWL adjective 1 clearly known, seen, or stated SYN clear OPP indefinite It’s impossible for me to give you a definite answer. We need to record sufficient data to enable definite conclusions to be reached.
1. adjective. If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed. It's too soon to give a definite answer. She made no definite plans for her future. Synonyms: specific, exact, precise, clear More Synonyms of definite. 2. adjective.
