Definitions for definite
ˈdɛf ə nɪtdef·i·nite

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)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"

Wiktionary(5.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

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

2. Definite(adj)

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

3. Definite(adj)

   determined; resolved

4. Definite(adj)

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

5. Definite(noun)

   a thing defined or determined

Origin: [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

   

   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. Paradise Mayor Jody Jones:

   Its nice to have a definite answer.

2. Barbara King:

   Koko shows definite comprehension of spoken English.

3. Manfed Huebner:

   The euro zone economy is showing definite signs of life.

4. John Lancaster Spalding:

   Do definite good first of all to yourself, then to definite persons.

5. John Lancaster Spalding:

   Do definite good; first of all to yourself, then to definite persons.

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