definite - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'definite' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Definite

[ a.]

- Having certain or distinct; determinate in extent or greatness; limited; fixed; as, definite dimensions; a definite measure; a definite period or interval.
- Having certain limits in signification; determinate; certain; precise; fixed; exact; clear; as, a definite word, term, or expression.
- Determined; resolved.
- Serving to define or restrict; limiting; determining; as, the definite article.

2 . Definite

[ n.]

- A thing defined or determined.

Meaning of 'definite' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . definite

[ a]

Meaning (1):
- precise; explicit and clearly defined

Example in sentence:

a definite amount;
a definite drop in attendance;
a definite statement of the terms of the will;
definite restrictions on the sale of alcohol;
I want a definite answer;
the wedding date is now definite

2 . definite

[ s]

Meaning (2):
- known for certain

Example in sentence:

it is definite that they have won

Nearby Words:

deface defaced defacement defacer defacing defail defailance defailure defalcate defalcated

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Time-definite delivery
Time-definite delivery is the consistent delivery of requested logistic support at a time and destination specified by the receiving activity.

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