Definite: meaning, definitions and examples

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definite

[ ˈdɛfɪnɪt ]

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used to specify a particular thing

clearly defined or identified; not vague or general.

Synonyms

certain, explicit, precise, specific

Examples of usage

I need a definite answer by tomorrow.
She gave a definite date for the meeting.

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in grammar

a word that defines or limits a noun.

Synonyms

clear-cut, conclusive, decisive

Examples of usage

In the sentence 'The book on the table is mine,' 'the' is a definite article.

Translations

Translations of the word "definite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 definido

certo
específico

🇮🇳 निश्चित

स्पष्ट
परिभाषित

🇩🇪 bestimmt

🇮🇩 pasti

🇺🇦 визначений

🇵🇱 określony

🇯🇵 明確な

🇫🇷 défini

certain
précis

🇪🇸 definido

cierto
específico

🇹🇷 belirli

🇰🇷 명확한

🇸🇦 محدد

🇨🇿 určitý

🇸🇰 určitý

🇨🇳 明确的

🇸🇮 določen

🇮🇸 ákveðinn

🇰🇿 нақты

🇬🇪 განსაზღვრული

🇦🇿 müəyyən

🇲🇽 definido

cierto
específico

Word origin

The word 'definite' originated from the Latin word 'definitus', which means 'limited, defined, clear'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, its usage evolved to represent something clearly defined or identified, not vague or general.