Definitions for definite
ˈdɛf ə nɪtdef·i·nite

Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. definite(adj)

   precise; explicit and clearly defined

   "I want a definite answer"; "a definite statement of the terms of the will"; "a definite amount"; "definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol"; "the wedding date is now definite"; "a definite drop in attendance"

2. definite(adj)

   known for certain

   "it is definite that they have won"

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1. definite(Noun)

   Anything that is defined or determined.

2. definite(Adjective)

   Having distinct limits.

3. definite(Adjective)

   Free from any doubt.

4. definite(Adjective)

   Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.

   the definite article

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Definite(adj)

   having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval

   Etymology: [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. dfini. See Define.]

2. Definite(adj)

   having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression

   Etymology: [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. dfini. See Define.]

3. Definite(adj)

   determined; resolved

   Etymology: [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. dfini. See Define.]

4. Definite(adj)

   serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article

   Etymology: [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. dfini. See Define.]

5. Definite(noun)

   a thing defined or determined

   Etymology: [L. definitis, p. p. of definire: cf. F. dfini. See Define.]

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British National Corpus

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'definite' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3604

2. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'definite' in Adjectives Frequency: #735

How to pronounce definite?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of definite in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of definite in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of definite in a Sentence

1. Thomas Huxley:

   Mathematics may be compared to a mill of exquisite workmanship, which grinds your stuff to any degree of fineness; but, nevertheless, what you get out depends on what you put in; and as the grandest mill in the world will not extract wheat flour from peas cods, so pages of formulae will not get a definite result out of loose data.

2. Hisashi Mizutori:

   What's unique is beauty and youthful vigor. There's a definite youthful energy, japanese gymnastics has always been known for its beauty, and now it's a matter of combining these well.

3. Pyotr Verzilov:

   We are sure that the only people that have the capability to target Navalny or myself are Russian security services with definite clearance from Russias political leadership, we believe that Putin definitely is a person who gives that go-ahead in this situation.

4. Pat Robertson, when asked the question "Does the Bible specifically tell us what is going to happen in the future", "700 Club" D:

   It sure does, Ben, it definitely does...this is definite...it specifically clearly, unequivocally says that Russia and other countries will enter into war and God will destroy Russia through earthquakes, volcanoes...

5. Vaile Wright:

   Part of what makes all of this challenging right now is that we just don't know how long it's going to last, without having a definite deadline, you do sort of have to set an expectation in your mind that this could be our new normal for a bit.

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