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Meaning definite meaning

What does definite mean?

Definitions in simple English

definite Adjective

— Someone is definite if they are sure. They have no doubt about what they're saying. She was definite that this is the right place. — Something is definite if it has defined limits.

definite

— adjective 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 — adjective known for certain it is definite that they have won

Synonyms definite synonyms

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definite English » English

certain sure clear fixed precise exact definitive specific positive final decisive particular firm evident distinct determinate accurate absolute determined decided unqualified unequivocal patent obvious explicit established demonstrable confident concrete conclusive apparent well-defined tangible special settled peremptory outright inflexible flat downright defined assured utmost unyielding unquestionable unmistakable uniform undoubtedly undoubted unconditional

Topics definite topics

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Grammar Semantic constituents related to verbs Epistemic moods

Certainly, definitely

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certain definite conclusive
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absolute assurance assured can certain certainly certitude clear decided decisive definite doubtless established fixed guaranteed incalculable incontestable incontrovertible indisputable indubitable ineluctable inevitable infallible inescapable inevitable irrefragable irrefutable positive really set settled single-minded sure sureness trustworthy unarguable unavoidable undeniable unequivocal unmistakable unquestionable

Examples definite examples

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Simple sentences

There is a definite time to return the book.

It is definite that he will go to America.

I couldn't get a definite answer from him.

He has no definite object in life.

The talk between labor and management yielded no definite results.

Are you looking for a definite article?

Tom hasn't yet heard anything definite about whether he got into Harvard or not.

Has he told you anything definite?

In Esperanto there is no indefinite and only one definite article.

A definite advantage of automatic doors is that people can't spread their contagious diseases by touching door handles.

I cannot give you a definite answer today.

Cost is a definite factor in making our decision.

They failed to get any definite information.

Generalizations, in French, systematically require the definite article, unlike what happens with English, Esperanto or Portuguese.

I have no definite plans.

Movie subtitles

Mister chief of Safety, Female body found at the Dr. Chaleck's could not be identified in a definite way, because the victim was completely disfigured.

But have you got anything definite?

It's not a definite amount.

If you have something definite to say about Manchester, we might.

Your sister was quite definite about that.

Nothing definite, you know.

If I don't get a definite report on both these atrocities by 6:00 p. M. I promise you, you'll all be seeking new professions by tomorrow morning.

Well, as soon as that girl's in a condition for a post-hypnotic examination, we'll have something definite to go on.

At last, we have definite news.

I've taken a definite turn for the better.

I'd need a much more definite reason for going on and on.

He's a man with a definite future.

Well, I congratulate you, dear, with definite reservations.

Definite hyperpituitary.

In fact, before you go, you can be of definite service.

Because I need definite proof.

I demand that the prosecution produce some one witness who will swear to one definite thing or I demand that Mata Hari be acquitted with the apologies of the court.

Now is the time for new, definite actions.

Very definite ideas.

In view of that very definite accusation, I think that you should. insist that your attorney is present at any future interviews with the police.

My book is completely rational and of definite scientific value.

I'm trying to reduce it to a definite charge. That's what I was afraid of, Your Honor.

It's definite? You're leaving?

He hated it the most when WOC united the North and South. So, if we were to join the WOC, won't it be definite that he will continue creating trouble for the Royal Family?

HOWEVER, THIS TIME, I HAVE A VERY DEFINITE CLUE.

Monsieur La Tour La Tour. I choose to think that idiotic reply was not a weak attempt at humor. But a definite lack of intelligence.

He wants a definite answer today.

First is the kind that tells a definite story.

Then there's the kind that, while it has no specific plot, does paint a series of, more or less, definite pictures.

And now we're going to hear a piece of music that tells a very definite story.

Your sister has definite opinions about things.

You would classify him as a definite type?

News and current affairs

A country fails, when it fails, for definite, identifiable reasons.

Such a commitment would create definite inflation expectations (albeit not of continuing inflation).

The main concerns of the average Syrian, it seems, are definite improvements in living standards and a reduction in the high unemployment rate.

First, unlike debriefing these interventions work not on normal people who have been exposed to adversity, but on those who have a definite psychiatric disorder.

If other states perceive a definite end to hopes of American ratification of the Treaty, the damage to the nonproliferation regime, over time, could be immeasurable.

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