definite

adjectivenouncommon in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈdɛfɪnɪt//
Canada//ˈdɛfɪnɪt//
Canada//ˈdɛfənɪt//
Canada//ˈdɛfənət//
Australia//ˈdefɪnɪt//

Having distinct limits.

adjective

1
Having distinct limits.
definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval
[…] elements combine in definite proportions […]
2
Free from any doubt.
definite knowledge
3
Determined; resolved; decided.
[…] idiots in this case of favour would Be wisely definite
4
Designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing, or group of persons or things
the definite article

Etymology

From Latin dēfīnītus, past participle of dēfīniō, whence also English define.

noun

1
A word or phrase that designates a specified or identified person or entity.
2
obsoleteAnything that is defined or determined.

Forms

plural: definites
comparative: more definite
superlative: most definite

define · To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness;…defined · Having a definition or value.defining · Serving to define or distinguish.

definite · Having distinct limits.

definitely · Without question and beyond doubt.definition · A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or…definitive · explicitly defined

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