definite

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ or /ˈdɛfənɪt/

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Adjective

Positive definite

Comparative more definite

Superlative most definite

1. 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.

2. Something is definite if it has defined limits.
3. An identified person or thing

Synonyms

• unquestionable
• decided

Antonyms

• indefinite

Related words

• definitely (definite + -ly)
• definite article
• definitive
• definitively
• indefinite
• indefinitely

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