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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.
adjective. us / ˈdef. ə n.ət / uk / ˈdef.ɪ.nət / Add to word list. B2. fixed, certain, or clear: The date for the meeting is now definite: March 5. 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 ."
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 definition: clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact. See examples of DEFINITE used in a sentence.
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.
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.
DEFINITE definition: 1. certain, fixed, and not likely to change: 2. clear and obvious: . Learn more.
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. If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed. [...] 2. Definite evidence or information is true, rather than being someone's opinion or guess. [...] 3. You use definite to emphasize the strength of your opinion or belief. [emphasis] [...] More. Synonyms of 'definite'
