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definite

 

[ ˈdɛfɪnɪt ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

🇮🇳 निश्चित

🇩🇪 bestimmt

🇮🇩 pasti

🇺🇦 визначений

🇵🇱 określony

🇯🇵 明確な

🇫🇷 défini

🇪🇸 definido

🇹🇷 belirli

🇰🇷 명확한

🇸🇦 محدد

🇨🇿 určitý

🇸🇰 určitý

🇨🇳 明确的

🇸🇮 določen

🇮🇸 ákveðinn

🇰🇿 нақты

🇬🇪 განსაზღვრული

🇦🇿 müəyyən

🇲🇽 definido

Etymology

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.

See also: definable, defined, definitive, indefinably, indefinite, redefine.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,262, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.