definite

/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/

adj 4noun 2

Collocations

VERB + DEFINITE

combine, cost, couldn't, effect, get, give, heard, looking

DEFINITE + NOUN

article, dimensions, evidence, factor, information, interval, knowledge, life

PREP.

about, from, in, in, upon

ADV.

only

Definitions

adj

Having distinct limits.

definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval

[…] elements combine in definite proportions […]

Free from any doubt.

definite knowledge

Determined; resolved; decided.

[…] idiots in this case of favour would Be wisely definite

Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things

the definite article

noun

A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.

Anything that is defined or determined.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

Antonyms

indefinite

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval

Wiktionary

[…] elements combine in definite proportions […]

Wiktionary

definite knowledge

Wiktionary

It will be four years before the definite result of beef liberalization emerges.

Tatoeba · #19482

A scientist had to know how to ask the correct question and to state it so clearly that the answer would be, in effect, a definite yes or no, not "maybe".

Tatoeba · #23977

Give me a definite answer.

Tatoeba · #35182

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, definite is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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