Definitions for definite
ˈdɛf ə nɪtdef·i·nite

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

1. definiteadjective

   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. definiteadjective

   known for certain

   "it is definite that they have won"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. definitenoun

   Anything that is defined or determined.

2. definiteadjective

   Having distinct limits.

3. definiteadjective

   Free from any doubt.

4. definiteadjective

   Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing.

   the definite article

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. DEFINITEadjective

   Etymology: from definitus, Latin.

   1. Certain; limited; bounded.

   Hither to your arbour divers times he repaired, and here, by your means, had the sight of the goddess, who in a definite compass can set forth infinite beauty. Philip Sidney, b. i.

   2. Exact; precise.

   Ideots, in this case of favour, would
   Be wisely definite. William Shakespeare, Cymbeline.

   In a charge of adultery, the accuser ought to set forth, in the accusatory libel or inquisition, which succeeds in the place of accusation, some certain and definite time. John Ayliffe, Parerg.

2. Definitenoun

   Thing explained or defined.

   Etymology: from the adjective.

   If these things are well considered, special bastardy is nothing else but the definition of the general; and the general, again, is nothing else but a definite of the special. John Ayliffe.

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

1. Definiteadjective

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

2. Definiteadjective

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

3. Definiteadjective

   determined; resolved

4. Definiteadjective

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

5. Definitenoun

   a thing defined or determined

6. 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?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say definite in sign language?

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. Henri-Frédéric Amiel:

   Learn to limit yourself, to content yourself with some definite thing, and some definite work; dare to be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not and to believe in your own individuality.

2. George Eliot:

   The beginning of an acquaintance whether with persons or things is to get a definite outline of our ignorance.

3. Henri Frdric Amiel:

   Learn to limit yourself, to content yourself with some definite thing, and some definite work dare to be what you are, and learn to resign with a good grace all that you are not and to believe in your own individuality.

4. Mat Staver:

   I think it’s hard for people to understand that, but there was a definite peace.

5. James Grover Thurber:

   With sixty staring me in the face, I have developed inflammation of the sentence structure and definite hardening of the paragraphs.

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