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1. | [ adjective ] precise; explicit and clearly defined | |
Examples: | "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" |
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Related terms: | indefinite certain defined decisive distinct clear distinct explicit defined | |
2. | [ adjective ] known for certain | |
Examples: | "it is definite that they have won" |
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Related terms: | certain | |
Similar spelling: |
definitely definitive deviant definition defined defiant deafened defiantly deaf-mute |