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Meaning of DEFINITE

Pronunciation:  'defunit

WordNet Dictionary
  1. [adj]  known for certain; "it is definite that they have won"
  2. [adj]  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"

DEFINITE is a 8 letter word that starts with D.


 Synonyms: certain(a), certain(p), decided, decisive, defined, distinct, formed, settled
 Antonyms: indefinite
 See Also: clear, explicit, expressed



Webster's 1913 Dictionary
    F. d['e]fini. See {Define}.]
    1. Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or
       greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a
       definite measure; a definite period or interval.
             Elements combine in definite proportions. --Whewell.
    2. Having certain limits in signification; determinate;
       word, term, or expression.
       the definite article.
    {Definite article} (Gram.), the article the, which is used to
       designate a particular person or thing, or a particular
       See {Definitive}, n. -
    {Definite inflorescence}. (Bot.) See {Determinate
       inflorescence}, under {Determinate}.
    {Law of definite proportions} (Chem.), the essential law of
       chemical combination that every definite compound always
       contains the same elements in the same proportions by
       compound with each other, the relative proportions of each
       are fixed. Compare Law of multiple proportions, under
  2. \Def"i*nite\, n.
    A thing defined or determined. [Obs.]
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