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- Dictionarydef·i·nite/ˈdef(ə)nət/
adjective
- 1. clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful: "we had no definite plans" Similar Opposite
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: 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. grammar: typically designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing
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 ." There's been a definite improvement in your English since you came here. More examplesFewer examples.
Definite definition: clearly defined or determined; not vague or general; fixed; precise; exact. See examples of DEFINITE used in a sentence.
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.
Precise and clear in meaning; explicit. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Forthright and unambiguous. The doctor was very definite about what foods you should avoid. American Heritage. Clearly developed or firmly decided. No definite idea of what to do for a career. American Heritage. Certain; positive. It's definite that he'll go.
something that is certain to happen: Let's make the 9th a definite - we'll have dinner and then go to the movies. definite for She's a definite for the Olympic team. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of definite from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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.
easily or clearly seen or understood; obvious synonym clear. The look on her face was a definite sign that something was wrong. There was a definite feeling that things were getting worse. a definite plus/advantage. There was a definite improvement in the sound.
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication. see more. adjective. known for certain. “it is definite that they have won” synonyms: certain. established beyond doubt or question; definitely known.
