definite

CEFRB1

/ˈdɛfɪnɪt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Clear, certain, and without doubt.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Determined; resolved; decided.

Examples

  • Can you give me a definite answer by tomorrow?

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

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈdefɪnɪt/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Free from any doubt.

  2. Having distinct limits.

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

More examples

In context

  • Give me a definite answer.

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

  • definite knowledge

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Origin

adjective

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